Material Handler 3rd Shift State St

Relha LLC; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex is seeking a Material Handler to move material in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner using industrial lift trucks and related equipment. Responsibilities include receiving, shipping, inventory transactions, and cycle counts, with focus on accuracy and safety.

You will support production and maintain housekeeping and timely deliveries in a controlled warehouse environment. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ years in manufacturing or material handling, basic

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain certification and operate all material handling equipment.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Moderate to heavy physical lifting, up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and move around for the entirety of the scheduled work shift.
• Familiarity with the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver material to manufacturing using the Gentex system.
• Perform receiving and shipping using the Gentex system.
• Perform inventory transactions related to receipts, issues, put-aways, and shipments.
• Operate material handling equipment to load/unload trucks and put away/pick material.
• Perform area housekeeping.
• Make trips for supplies and pick-ups.
• Assist team members to meet team goals, including in production.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile variances.
• Conduct physical inventories as scheduled.
• Monitor and improve inventory accuracy, transaction efficiency, safety, response time and shipping performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gentex inventory and warehouse control system

Job description

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material into and out of the warehouse in a safe, accurate and efficient manner, using industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment (as necessary) to perform the movement of material.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Pick and deliver material to manufacturing as directed, using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.

Perform receiving and shipping functions using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.

Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, put-aways, and shipments using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.

Operate material handling equipment, as required, to load/unload trucks, as well as put away/pick material.

Perform area housekeeping.

Make trips for supplies and pick-ups, as assigned.

Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas where help is needed, including production.

Perform periodic cycle counts as directed and assist in reconciliation of record variances through investigation of inventory history and related transactions.

Conduct physical inventories as scheduled.

Monitor and improve the following measurements: 99.95% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and efficient basis as periodically set by the supervisor, high level of safety when operating on or around industrial lift trucks, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping-related performance (impact on customer).

Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

Timeliness – Ability to consistently meet attendance and scheduling expectations.

Teamwork – Interacting with teammates in a way that promotes positive, inclusive and productive workplace culture and willingness to help current and new team members.

Quality of Work – Attention to detail in following work instructions, willingness to meet production output/expectations, and limit the number of quality errors including the ability to identify and correct these errors.

Personal Accountability - Keeps promises and honors commitments, accepts responsibility for one's actions and assumes responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.

Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

Ability to obtain certification and ability to operate all material handling equipment including, but not limited to, industrial lift trucks.

Basic written and verbal communication skills needed.

Ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Moderate to heavy physical lifting, up to 50lbs.

Ability to maneuver in or around equipment.

Ability to stand, walk and move around for the entirety of the scheduled work shift.

Ability to perform physical tasks requiring frequent repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning body to load and unload materials from racks, skids, and carts of varying heights.

Ability to obtain a basic understanding of the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system, which uses computerized records and bar code scanning technology.

Must be a team player.

WHAT WILL HELP

High School Diploma or equivalent.

1+ years of manufacturing or material handling experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; raw glass; repetitive movements; and hazardous materials (e.g., flammable, toxic or corrosive chemicals). The work environment is temperature controlled, and the noise level is usually moderate. Team members will be provided with personal protective equipment as needed to protect against identified hazards and promote a safe work environment. Manufacturing work environments require constant vigilance and compliance with safety best practices, policies, and procedures.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [emailprotected] . Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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