Material Handler - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

Precision Castparts Corp.; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a full-time Material Handler to coordinate, track, and document the movement of work-in-progress inventory at our Milwaukie facility. The role requires moving parts between departments, updating the inventory system, and ensuring accurate records for timely production flow.

On-site, with emphasis on safety, signoffs, and adherence to routing information. Training provided, including forklift safety and MRPII inventory systems; candidates should be able to

Qualifications

• Basic ability to follow instructions, read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to attend to detail, resolve record keeping problems and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, track and document movement of work-in-progress inventory.
• Enter accurate inventory, scheduling and location information into tracking system.
• Move parts via hand, pallet jack, and forklifts.
• Complete logs and records and support quality documentation requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Inventory tracking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fork lift operation

Inventory software

Job description

Country United States of America

State / County Oregon

City Milwaukie

Division Structurals

Company Deer Creek (DCA)

Function Operations

Workplace Type On-Site

Position type Full Time

Job Description

PURPOSE:

To coordinate, track and document the movement, status and location of work-in-progress inventory; to transport and track parts from one department to another in order to assure accurate and timely movement of parts through the manufacturing process; to move parts within available process span time; to be responsive to production needs; to maintain quality records, reports, invoices and packing slips in order to assure accurate records and reports are maintained to support quality documentation requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Verification, Transport, and Tracking

Objective: to maintain lot integrity and part identification during movement of parts, and transport parts per routing information; to enter accurate inventory, scheduling, and location information into tracking system to support planning of customer orders.

Typical Activities:

• Verifies and matches part lots with paperwork, routing information, serial numbers, quantities, etc. before transporting lots to next department.
• Checks for and assures the completion of necessary signoffs on work completion and/or routing information before transporting lots to next department.
• Meets with Leads to reconcile problems regarding paperwork/part inaccuracies, assures communication among production departments related to product movement.
• Follows routers; moves parts by hand, pallet jack, and with fork lifts.
• Performs and coordinates loading and unloading of product to and from different Portland Operations; updates computerized inventory control system to reflect locations; may directly move product as needed.
• Moves equipment and parts as needed within the teams as needed.
• Makes computer entries to update the inventory, scheduling and location of parts; processes the addition and/or re-sequencing of processes as submitted by engineering; enters transaction codes on all lot movements.
• Reconciles inventory system information; assures that part lot numbers are accurately accounted for.
• Material Handlers "rush" jobs as requested; assures tracking of parts.
• Completes daily cycle counts; checks sample lots for quantity, identification numbers and location; lot moves to keep accurate inventory control.

2. Housekeeping

Objective: to maintain neat, organized work areas.

Typical Activities: Cleans floors, sweeps aisles and keeps aisles free of parts and pallets.

3. Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

4. Other

• Completes logs and records.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

TRAINING

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC's Fork Lift Driving Safety Training must be completed.
• Training in Materials Resource Planning computerized inventory control systems.
• May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management Training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous manufacturing floor experience or material handling experience affording knowledge of the importance of part location tracking is preferred.
• Previous data entry and inventory control experience preferred.
• Basic ability to follow instructions, read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to attend to detail, resolve record keeping problems and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to safely lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to seventy-five pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

National Security and Export Controls

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. & its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.