Material Handler

Airtech Vacuum; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Airtech Vacuum is seeking a Material Handler at our Rutherford, NJ facility to ensure efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials using our ERP system. You will receive, store, and deliver items to production lines, while maintaining accurate inventory and adhering to safety procedures on the shop floor.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, material handling experience, and the ability to operate industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Must pass internal Industrial powered equipment certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work overtime when production demands.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, inventory reports, packing lists, and sign for incoming materials.
• Attention to detail and clear written/verbal communication.
• Ability to exercise good judgment regarding safety, quality, cost and delivery of parts.
• Basic math, computer and keyboarding skills for ERP data entry.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to production lines and workstations; maintain in-process inventory at work centers.
• Monitor and replenish Kanban inventory levels.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by cycle counting and timely material transactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and label racks and shelves.
• Follow safety procedures for forklift, hand truck, and carts.
• Receive shipments and verify contents against purchase orders; label and store material.
• Record transactions in ERP to maintain location-based inventory.
• Perform safety and maintenance checklists on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Basic math & computer skills

Reading schedules & documents

Education

HS diploma or GED

Material handling experience

Industrial powered equipment experience

Tools

ERP system

Forklift certification

Job description

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Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient and accurate movement, storage, and tracking of materials throughout the facility. This individual will ensure that materials are properly received, stored, and delivered to the appropriate departments or locations in a timely and safe manner while utilizing the organization’s ERP system to accurately manage inventory.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver materials to production lines or workstations as needed. Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials, parts and supplies as listed on production orders/pick sheets.
• Monitor and replenish Kanban inventory levels.
• Ensure inventory accuracy for all parts in assigned work area, including cycle counting, backflushing and timely material transactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse – including (but not limited to) consolidating loads and skids, properly labeling product and racks and organizing shelves.
• Follow safety procedures for the proper operation of fork truck, hand truck and/or carts regarding pedestrian traffic, factory property and material being transported or handled, etc.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify contents against purchase orders; ensure product is properly labeled and put away.
• Perform necessary transactions in ERP system to maintain accurate quantity-by-location inventory control.
• Perform safety and maintenance checklists on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED or related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Solid work history
• Material handling experience
• Previous experience in operating and maintaining industrial powered equipment IE: Forklift, Scissors lift, Pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Must pass internal Industrial powered equipment certification in the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work overtime when production demand requires it.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedule, inventory reports, packing lists and check-in incoming material and sign for same.
• Must demonstrate a good attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exhibit good judgment related to safety, quality, cost and delivery of parts, processes and product.
• Basic math, computer and keyboarding skills to work within the ERP system.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the US

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee will occasionally lift average of 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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.

• Shop floor working environment
• Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the production floor
• Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The starting compensation for this position is $24.23 per hour. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants:

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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Job Family:

Operations

Business Unit:

Airtech