Material Handler - Efficient Inventory & Material Flow

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Shelby Township, Michigan is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing operations on the shop floor. You will ensure materials are available, wrap and tag transfers, and maintain neat packout and storage areas.

Responsibilities include recording production completions and inventory transfers, inspecting forklifts, following 5S guidelines, and assisting with physical inventories while communicating clearly and working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate in inventory records.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are available for operating cells (raw materials, packaging).
• Maintain packout and storage areas in an orderly fashion.
• Record production completions and inventory transfers with appropriate forms.
• Wrap and tag all production and transfers to the correct location.
• Inspect forklifts and log information using standard forms.
• Follow and comply with 5S guidelines.
• Assist with physical inventories and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work with minimal supervis\

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Relationships

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager and Foremen

Job Relationships

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager and Foremen

Primary Purpose

Perform material handler duties as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that operating cells have required materials, such as:
  
  

Raw materials Packaging

Pallets and Crates Bulk pack crates

Scrap crates Gaskets

Collars Other assembly components

• Maintain packout storage area (UNA) in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain component and packaging storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain manufacturing floor in a neat and orderly fashion when assigned to this area.
• Wrap and tag all production and transfer to the appropriate location.
• Record production completions and inventory transfers with use of DSI units.
• Assist with establishing priorities in packout when assigned to this area.
• Change material on machines when assigned to the manufacturing area.
• Monitor raw material supply to all machines when assigned to the manufacturing area.
• Follow and comply with 5S guidelines.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Inspect forklifts and log information utilizing appropriate forms.
• Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet qualifications of job through education, training or prior experience.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description including ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours and the ability to climb ladders or platforms on machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.