Material Handler

Humanetics Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial technology is looking for a Material Handler to expedite the flow of materials within its manufacturing plant. The role involves inventory management, record-keeping, and adherence to corporate processes. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, ERP knowledge, and be physically capable of meeting the demands of the position.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Experience with expediting and scheduling.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within industrial plant.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform cycle counts.
• Communicate discrepancies with Quality Control and Shipping.

Skills

Lean manufacturing strategies

ERP systems

Independence within policies

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Humanetics is a high-tech global industrial technology group. We engineer extraordinary safety, digital, and sensor solutions for critical environments to put humans at the heart of industrial design. We are the pioneers of crash test dummies and a leading provider of virtual simulation software, integrated crash test systems, precision sensors, specialized fiber optics, and laser-based material engineering. Our highly specialized solutions are used in the development of every car on the road today, space missions, guidance systems, operating theatres, biomedical devices, haptic surgery, energy generation, semi-conductor chip manufacturing, and many applications at the cutting edge of human innovation.Our sensor and measurement capabilities create data from critical environments and deliver precision tools to enable customers to answer critical questions and empower decisions that drive performance.When we innovate, humans thrive.

Role Purpose: Engaged in expediting flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments of industrial plant by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Receive job order and identify location for material; job order, stock, sales order
• Discuss discrepancies in count with the Quality Control department to determine where the error occurred.
• Receive hardware from the Shipping and Receiving Clerk and discuss discrepancies with the Shipping and Receiving Clerk to determine where the error occurred.
• Pull required details for the work order.
• Pull parts and hardware for non-production purposes as needed.
• Keep records of inventory transactions and monitor inventory levels.
• Performing cycle counts.
• Review negative quantities in stock, research and fix.
• Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Follows standardized procedures to improve efficiency.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• Will be cross-trained in shipping and receiving to serve as a backup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Significant Role Requirements:

• A degree of independence within agreed policies, targets and budgets Works within in a team spirit. Understands how to resolve issues without causing conflict
• Adheres to and holds other accountable to corporate norms
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing strategies
• Experience with implementing pull systems in manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a physically demanding role. The work may involve long hours standing and bending. May also involve heavy lifting to 50 lbs.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Experience with expediting and scheduling.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with pull and KanBan Systems.

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Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer