Material Flow Specialist - FIFO, Kanban & Forklift

RENK America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RENK America in Muskegon, Michigan, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support production by stocking and delivering parts, performing kitting, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

You will follow FIFO processes, perform daily inventory checks, and operate equipment including a narrow-aisle stacker and forklift while lifting up to 50 lbs. This role requires compliance with safety rules and eligibility for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read orders and work instructions.
• Must have factory Material Handling experience.
• Must have mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to lift up to and including 50 lbs and must be able to bend and lift.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a PIV license.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine or transmission kitting/picking as directed for ensuring systematic support of production builds.
• Supply plant-wide production parts to machining and assembly areas in a timely, accurate manner as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure line stocking process is compliant with a FIFO pick, delivery and put away of consumable and production inventory.
• Ensure timely and accurate rotation of kit carts and material line support.
• Complete & document appropriate paperwork for all kitting activities and for internal movements.
• Perform daily verification of material movements, counts & all inventory documentation utilized in performance of duties.
• Perform audit counts and reconciliations on warehouse & plant inventory/functions to improve accuracy and material handling methods.
• Facilitate bulk 'Kanban' point-of-use replenishments and fulfillment of shortages/replacements for proactive support of production.
• Maintain accurate control of material on the production line(s) and warehouse smooth flow of assembly productivity & optimize facility utilization.
• Support in the identification, control and movement of quality alerts for suspect, damaged, obsolete & consumable/expired products.
• Communicate with interdepartmental personnel for proactive notifications on any inventory control alerts and inventory awareness.
• Carry out all assigned material handling duties in accordance with best-practice inventory control functions.
• Packaging and labeling experience
• Functional compliance with departmental work instructions, processes, and activities that define accomplishment of objectives for performance expectations.
• Complete and maintain all required personal safety/departmental training
• Other duties as assigned
• Licensed to operate Narrow isle stacker and forklift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Narrow isle stacker

Forklift

Job description

RENK America in Muskegon, Michigan, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support production by stocking and delivering parts, performing kitting, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

You will follow FIFO processes, perform daily inventory checks, and operate equipment including a narrow-aisle stacker and forklift while lifting up to 50 lbs. This role requires compliance with safety rules and eligibility for security clearance.