Material Handler

General Dynamics Land Systems; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks a Material Handler in Grand Rapids to receive and move materials, prep shipments, and support inventory accuracy. You will perform transactions in the inventory system, load/unload freight, and assist in cycle counts while upholding safety and quality standards.

Preferred candidates have 2+ years in material handling, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a forklift license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to obtain forklift license.
• 2+ years experience as a material handler is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform basic math.
• Experience in manufacturing is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming material from vendors and move to production.
• Package finished goods for shipment in a timely manner.
• Perform inventory control tasks including cycle counting and physical inventories.
• Load and unload freight and handle related transactions.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas and support team goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Good hand-eye coordination

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle EBS

Job description

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving incoming material from vendors, move/transact materials to production, and package finished goods for shipment in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with inventory control functions such as cycle counting and physical inventories when necessary.

• Perform receiving and shipping functions per procedure using the inventory control system
• Load and unload freight
• Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, sub inventory movement and shipments
• Perform general area housekeeping
• Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas wherever needed
• Conduct continuous improvement projects as needed
• Conduct physical inventories as scheduled
• Monitor and improve the following measurements: 98% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and timely basis as periodically set by the supervisor, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping related performance (impact on customer).
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver license
• Ability to obtain forklift license
• 2+ years' experience as a material handler desired
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 30lbs
• Basic mathematics skills and unit of measure conversion needed
• Manufacturing experience strongly desired
• Keen attention to detail and quality
• Must have excellent vision and good hand-eye coordination.
• Professional and effective communication skills a must
• Excellent track record for attendance required - we need you here!
• Strong computer and inventory management skills (Microsoft Excel, Oracle EBS)
• Great attitude and attendance are a must!