Material Handler

Ralliant; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 22,193 - 41,135; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Water Spider in Fairport, NY, responsible for material allocation and inventory management. The role includes processing Kanban cards, resolving inventory accuracy issues, and supporting the cell associates with part location management.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of experience in a lean manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and proficient English reading and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend MSDS sheets and standard work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Material allocation and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Process Kanban cards for replenishment.
• Resolve inventory accuracy issues and follow through to completion.

Skills

Proficient English reading and writing skills

Attention to detail

Follow-up skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Material Allocation. The water spider does not do receiving transactions. They take inventory from a receiver and kit the product into Kanban quantities for the cell.
• Put away at point of use. The water spider puts the inventory away at point of use. They work with the cell associate to determine the right location and presentation of parts.
• Kanban Card Processing. The cell associate pulls the card and places it at the end of the cell for processing. The water spider processes the card by logging and scanning the card for replenishment.
• Inventory analysis. Before the card is actually tripped, the water spider determines if the card is being turned in early or late and works with the cell associate to understand why. If the system says inventory is too high, the water spider works with the cell associate to locate stock. If there is a discrepancy, the water spider will work with the Buyers / Inventory Controller and cell associates to resolve inventory accuracy issues and get to root cause.
• Problem solving. The water spider follows through to completion resolving inventory accuracy issues by initiating requests for inventory adjustments, fabricated work orders (WO) or purchase orders (PO), if necessary, to ensure accuracy and availability of parts.
• Reviews status of aged inventory with no movement. Identify, investigate and disposition aged non-Kanban.
• Kitting parts – Kit all non-Kanban assemblies and enter faulty material into the non–conformance database.

Qualifications

• Must have proficient English reading and writing skills and be able to read and comprehend MSDS sheets and standard work instructions. High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail and follow up skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly exerting up to 20 lbs. of force and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Bending body downward and forward at the waist.
• Standing for sustained periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11 - 29.86.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].