Material Handler

CHARLES INDUSTRIES; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits

Job summary

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company in Whitestown, IN is seeking a Materials Handler to transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations and to support production without interruption. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and distributing products; maintaining inventories; processing shipment records; expediting shipments as needed; and operating a tow motor.

The role requires forklift certification preferred, HS diploma or equivalent, and 2+ years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of UPS Worldship and FedEx shipping software is required.
• MS Office applications knowledge beneficial.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, distributes, and stores products in designated secure locations.
• Maintains accurate finished goods inventories.
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped; includes dates, locations, and other details.
• Reviews shipments and accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Expedites shipments that affect production schedules.
• Verifies product labels, quantities, and packaging conditions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Mathematical ability

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

UPS Worldship

FedEx shipping software

MS Office

Job description

On-Target Bonus: 3%

About the job

The Materials Handler will transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations. He Material Handler is responsible to retrieve and distribute in a safe and timely manner materials necessary to maintain production in the assembly area without interruption.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
• Responsible to maintain accurate finished goods inventories
• Prepares and maintains records of materials received and shipped including dates of transactions, locations, and other pertinent information.
• Reviews shipments for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Confirms shipping details or special instructions; expedites shipments that affect the manufacturing process schedule.
• Checks for accuracy of product labels, quantities, and packaging conditions.
• Checks inbound freight for damage and count.
• Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods.
• When problems arise, resolves issues with colleagues, contractors or vendors.
• Validates, approves, and forwards invoices to accounting department.
• Collects and properly disposes of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping; maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Regularly drive a tow motor to load/unload trucks, clear the production lines, and move and stack raw materials and finished goods in the plant.
• Occasionally will need to operate a tow motor in the roadway or parking lot to unload, move, or store materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Efficient time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal training in related field preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge oof UPS Worldship and Fedex shipping software required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications.

• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently handle and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally handle and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee occasionally works in high or precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

At Amphenol Charles Industries, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you. Amphenol Charles Industries offers competitive wage and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.