Material Handler

ebi; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT, is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing cells by stocking, moving work in process, packaging, and waste disposal. You will maintain inventory in real time and ensure material availability for daily production.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, ability to read English, a positive independent work attitude, and experience with material handling. Lean manufacturing exposure and MS Office knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety standards and follow written instructions.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital inventory in manufacturing cells in real time.
• Ensure production cells are stocked with needed materials daily.
• Move work-in-process parts through departments to support flow.
• Package parts for storage or shipment per packaging specs.
• Coordinate with material control for movement of product to/from warehouses.
• Audit inventory through cycle counts and spot checks.

Skills

Material handling experience

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

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.

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 towards continuous 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.