Material Handler

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT seeks a Material Handler to support manufacturing cells by maintaining inventory, moving WIP, and coordinating explosive quantity limits.

You will package parts, ensure stock for production, conduct cycle counts, and collaborate with material control. The role requires reading instructions in English, a high school diploma, and a proactive, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, flexible, energetic, ability to work independently.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety standards and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital inventory in manufacturing cells including electronic movement of inventory in real time to keep up with physical movements.
• Ensure production cells are stocked with materials needed for production each day.
• Move parts that are work in processes through various departments at a regular daily cadence to support manufacturing flow.
• Package parts for storage or shipment in accordance with strict Packaging Instructions / Specifications.
• Complete hazardous waste disposal tasks in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate with material control team on movement of product to and from warehouses.
• Audit inventory, including cycle counts, wall to wall counts, and spot checks.

Skills

Material handling experience

Lean Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

The Material Handler will perform a variety of tasks involved with inventory management, stocking, moving work in process, coordinating explosive quantity limits, packaging, and waste disposal necessary to facilitate efficient flow in our manufacturing cells. Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to all safety standards and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital inventory in manufacturing cells including electronic movement of inventory in real time to keep up with physical movements.
• Ensure production cells are stocked with materials needed for production each day.
• Move parts that are work in processes through various departments at a regular daily cadence to support manufacturing flow.
• Package parts for storage or shipment in accordance with strict Packaging Instructions / Specifications.
• Complete hazardous waste disposal tasks in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate with material control team on movement of product to and from warehouses.
• Audit inventory, including cycle counts, wall to wall counts, and spot checks.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude, flexible, energetic, ability to work independently.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Contribute towardscontinuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Material handling experience.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.