Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Northwire Inc; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwire, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to receive, store, and move materials for production in a climate-controlled warehouse environment. You will use forklift equipment, barcode scanners, and ERP systems to ensure accurate tracking of parts and lots.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and preferred forklift experience. Training is provided to obtain the Northwire Forklift License within one week, with anticipated 40-hour weeks and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED is required.
• Forklift experience in warehouse or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Northwire Forklift License within one week.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and move materials for production using forklift and other tools.
• Verify material part numbers and locations with barcode scanners.
• Maintain accurate data entry for returns to and from Warehouse, Production, and Shipping/Receiving.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and assist with inventories.
• Ensure proper labeling with correct lot numbers and locations.

Skills

Forklift operation

MRP/ERP usage

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Barcode scanners

Axiom (training)

Job description

Material Handler is responsible for receiving and storing all the materials used in production along returning to stock. Using a variety of scales and delivery mechanisms, including a forklift while safely ensuring timely and accurate delivery to internal customers. Material Handler must ensure all material is correctly labeled with the correct lot number and placed in the correct locations. Also responsible for incoming inspection of materials. Data entry for the return raw materials to and from the Warehouse, Production Lines and Shipping/Receiving as needed.

Essential Functions

• Transfer raw materials both in the computer system and to/from the Warehouse, Production, and Shipping/Receiving without incurring process downtime
• Use MRP/ERP with adjusted material or product weights and locations
• Use barcode scanner(s) to verify material part numbers and locations
• Load and unload (and keep clean) compound dryers following existing procedures
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and assigned areas
• Perform forklift inspections and notify Maintenance of needed repairs
• Maintain material and product documentation per requirements
• Assist with scheduled facility inventories
• All other duties assigned

It is the responsibility of all Team Members to

• Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
• Live and model the Vision, Mission Quality and Safety Policies
• Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets
• Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs
• Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate behavior in situations requiring ethical decisions and maintaining absolute confidentiality
• Support the delivery high quality products and services that exceed customer expectations
• Forklift license (training provided for qualification)
• Basic math
• Problem solving
• Analytical ability
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer knowledge (training provided for Axiom)
• ISO 9001:2008/QMS knowledge

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Climate controlled warehouse and production environment with cement floors. Operating scales, handcarts, forklift and other material handling equipment as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this position, the TEAM Member is frequently required to talk or listen to fellow TEAM Members. Using both hands for simple grasping/torqueing, firm grasping/torqueing and firm manipulation. Ability to use head and neck in static, frequent flexing/extension and frequent rotating positions. Ability to sit, stand and walk.

PPE as needed: (e.g. safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, standard work gloves, heat resistant gloves, chemical resistant gloves).

Expected Hours of Work

Monday through Friday with an estimated total of 40 hours per week. Schedule may fluctuate based on business needs with the potential of overtime.

Travel

There is limited expected for this position.

Relocation

No relocation is expected for this position.

Required Education

High school education or GED.

Preferred Experience

Previous warehouse or manufacturing forklift experience required. Ability to use MRP or ERP software preferred. Forklift certification or license preferred or must be willing to achieve Northwire Forklift License within one (1) week.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the TEAM Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Northwire, Inc. is anEqual Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V