Material Handler

MDC Precision; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MDC Precision is seeking a Material Handler in Pflugerville, TX. This full-time, non-exempt role collaborates across departments to coordinate material flow, locate and stage parts, and support production to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will excel in Excel, communicate clearly, and be able to lift 20 lbs+ while maintaining a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Able to work extended hours and weekends.
• Attention to detail with willingness to cross-train.
• Dependable attendance.
• 1–2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with urgency.
• Experience with MRP/ERP or Pull Systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review daily job printout for each work center.
• Locate jobs in the staging area and prioritize.
• Review the picklist to ensure all items are needed for the job.
• Advise production planning if workload is insufficient.
• Keep carts and storage shelves clean and orderly.
• Ensure each bin is labeled and matches the traveler.
• Run and release SFC and attend OPS meeting.
• Track walkthroughs and quick-turn jobs.
• Communicate between production and planning.
• Run efficiency, capacity, and work center reports.
• Assist with outsourcing activities and logistics.
• Walk/stand as required; move up to 100 lbs as needed.
• Maintain safety and quality in all tasks.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

MRP

ERP

Job description

Description

Material Handler

Full Time

Non-Exempt

MDC Precision is a world leader in delivering high-quality products to the research, semiconductor, aerospace, life sciences, and food processing sectors.

Our customers rely on us to provide the precision components that are required for the operation at the atomic scale. We enable innovation by bringing our expertise in vacuum science, ultrapure and ultra-hygienic materials fabrication, and ceramic-to-metal sealing along with our design and manufacturing partnerships- all to enable science to change the world for the better.

Function & Responsibility

Along with the Operations team, coordinate activities between the multiple manufacturing departments, and with outside vendors, in order to prioritize production activities to achieve the best possible On-Time Delivery performance. Locating and distributing materials to specified production areas, Monitoring work orders to ensure that production runs match work order requirements. Interact with the manufacturing director to understand all aspects of keeping production running smoothly. Interact routinely with all shop managers to assess current materials needs and to address any problems. Must be organized and a good communicator.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review daily job printout for each work center
• Locate jobs in the staging area and prioritize
• Review the picklist and make sure everything is needed for the job at that work center
• Advise production planning if there is not enough work for a day
• Keep carts and storage shelves clean/orderly
• Make sure every bin has a label and that it matches the traveler inside
• Run and release SFC
• Attend OPS meeting
• Track walkthrough/quick-turn jobs
• Communicate between production and planning
• Run efficiency, capacity, and work center tracking reports
• Outsourcing activities
• AX Clocking
• Downtime activities:
• Open packaging, prepare and stage welding jobs
• Assist with warehouse/shipping/logistics/packing
• Must be a go-getter. Always moving. Able to lift. Walk-in 10,000 steps/day and swiftly
• Must be very proficient in Microsoft Excel (expert).
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Able to work extended hours and weekends

Must have attention to detail along with a willingness to be cross-trained

Dependable in regard to attendance

A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to work under pressure and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency.

Experience with MRP, ERP, and/or Pull Systems (Desirable)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.