Material Handler - 1st shift

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler to support production by pulling materials, processing transactions, and coordinating with Material Support to meet schedules. The role requires basic math and computer skills, plus the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include distributing pick tickets, moving materials, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or in a team.
• Basic math and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prints and distributes pick tickets and performs necessary computer transactions.
• Organizes sequence of pulling material and relays information to Material Support.
• Ensure production schedules are met through timely processing and movement of goods.
• Maintain effective communication with management and shift teams.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment evaluations as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Prints and distributes pick tickets and performs computer transactions as necessary.


• Organizes sequence of pulling material and relays information to Material Support.


• Ensures production schedules are met by timely and accurate processing and movement of goods. Assists during daily peak times to include operating material handling equipment and perform all necessary computer transactions.


• Ensures good communication and feedback with management, employees on their shift, and between shifts.


• When assigned, assists the supervisor/area manager with Continuous Improvement Projects, evaluation of new equipment, determination of training needs and interviewing/hiring.


• Monitors and enforces shop floor control systems.


• Follows all safety procedures, wears proper PPE. Proactively identifies and corrects unsafe conditions.


• Studies systems and procedures for opportunities for improvement. Proposes changes to Materials Manager.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates material movement between departments per routing requirements.


• Sorts questionable materials per Quality Control’s request.


• Prints and distributes pick tickets and performs computer transactions as necessary.


• Organizes sequence of pulling material and relays information to Material Support.


• Ensures production schedules are met by timely and accurate processing and movement of goods. Assists during daily peak times to include operating material handling equipment and perform all necessary computer transactions.


• Ensures good communication and feedback with management, employees on their shift, and between shifts.


• When assigned, assists the supervisor/area manager with Continuous Improvement Projects, evaluation of new equipment, determination of training needs and interviewing/hiring.


• Monitors and enforces shop floor control systems.


• Follows all safety procedures, wears proper PPE. Proactively identifies and corrects unsafe conditions.


• Studies systems and procedures for opportunities for improvement. Proposes changes to Materials Manager.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Good organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.


• Basic math and computer skills.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• One year of relevant experience and/or training preferred.


• Forklift Certification a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Some physical demand, often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.


• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).


• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).