Material handler/Cage Attendant

Kooks; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kooks Custom Headers is seeking a Material Handler to join our production team in a fast-paced environment. You will receive materials, manage inventory in the cage, and ensure accurate stock levels with ERP systems and cycle counts.

Strong attention to detail and forklift certification are required. Responsibilities include pulling parts per work orders, issuing and receiving materials via MRP, updating records, and maintaining safe, organized stocking areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in parts or inventory tracking is required.
• Production experience with high attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple English correspondence.
• ERP system experience and proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Forklift certification (cherry picker/high rise) is required.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and pull parts/materials for jobs.
• Issue and receive materials using the MRP system.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory checks as needed.
• Enter inventory transactions directly into the computer system.
• Identify materials needed for staging orders for the next operation.
• Move materials with forklifts and pallet jacks to staging areas.
• Deliver product items to designated staging areas/workstations.
• Monitor FIFO control and report inventory inconsistencies.
• Document orders, materials, and stock movements; comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Inventory tracking

Production experience

Attention to detail

English literacy

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Outlook

Excel

Word

Forklift certified

Job description

Description

The Kooks production team is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Material Handler to join our fast-paced team. Material Handler/Cage Attendant for its production team. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, this position receives materials and distributes accordingly. This position is also responsible for entering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of stock within the hardware cage.

• Accurately read work orders and follow oral instructions to pull parts and materials of various sizes and weights for jobs
• Issue and receive materials to/from jobs using MRP system
• Complete periodic cycle counts and inventory when needed
• Enter inventory transactions (in or out) directly into computer system
• Identify materials needed for staging orders for the next operation
• Perform, report cycle counts, and report inventory inconsistencies to Team Lead
• Pull and put away all material accurately
• Run material routes throughout the manufacturing plant
• Organize stock using forklifts/ pallet jacks, pallets, etc.
• Document orders, materials, and any stock movement
• Deliver product items to designated staging areas/workstations
• Help monitor first in-first out control of inventory to production
• Support departmental goals and objectives for quality, production, and equipment maintenance
• Comply with all established safety/ housekeeping procedures and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Graduate required
• Experience in parts or inventory tracking required
• Production experience with high attention to detail and organization
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple correspondence in English (bilingual Spanish a plus)
• Computer knowledge – Outlook, Excel, Word, and Visual or other ERP system
• Forklift certified (specifically cherry picker/high rise)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to stand and walk, for up to 9 hours per day
• Ability to move freely, and able to be agile, flexible to bend, stoop, squat, reach into, over, and under shelves, bins, baskets, and racks
• Ability to work effectively under general supervision

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and communicate with coworkers; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate, with exposure to loud noise when on the production floor.

Disclaimers

Kooks Custom Headers reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business needs, with or without notice. This job description may not list all duties for this position. This job description is not a contract of employment, and all employment unless otherwise disclosed is “at will” and either the incumbent or the company may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Kooks Custom Headers is an Equal opportunity, inclusive employer and will consider all applicants for employment with the Company based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.