Material Handler - Grand Rapids, MI

General Dynamics Land Systems; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team, focusing on efficient inventory management and shipping processes. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality in material handling, ensuring that all operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material handling and inventory control, along with excellent communication skills. By joining this forward-thinking company, you will contribute to the mission of delivering top-notch military vehicles, enhancing safety and effectiveness for the US Armed Forces and its Allies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a material handler required.
• Strong computer and inventory management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and manage inventory accurately.
• Assist with shipping functions and conduct physical inventories.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Control System

Forklift

Job description

Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role
The Material Handler is responsible to receiveincoming material from vendors into inventory and move/transact materials both raw and finished goods into and out of the warehouse in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with inventory control functions such as cycle counting and physical inventories when necessary.

• Perform receiving and shipping functions per procedure using the inventory control system
• Load and unload freight
• Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, sub inventory movement and shipments
• Perform general area housekeeping
• Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas wherever needed
• Conduct continuous improvement projects as needed
• Conduct physical inventories as scheduled
• Monitor and improve the following measurements: 99% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and timely basis as periodically set by the supervisor, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping related performance (impact on customer).
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to drive a 16-foot box truck for deliveries
• Ability to obtain forklift license
• 3+ years experience as a material handler required
• Manufacturing experience strongly desired
• Keen attention to detail and quality
• Must have excellent vision and good hand-eye coordination.
• Professional and effective communication skills a must
• Excellent track record for attendance required - we need you here!
• Strong computer and inventory management skills