Material Handler I - 2nd Shift

Smiths Medical; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical industry is seeking a Material Handler for their manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ohio. The role involves operating a forklift, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the safe handling of materials. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and prior experience in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years' experience in materials or manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to move materials; issues and returns materials to production lines.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels and resolves discrepancies.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

English communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Performs any one or combination of related material handling activities. Operates forklift to complete material movement, loads/unloads, sorts and stores materials/products onto pallets and carts. Picks, issues, counts, labels raw materials and work in process (WIP) to the production lines and back to stock. Inspects documentation for conformity. Operates a computer and provides back up for all related jobs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Issues and returns materials to and from the production lines. Completes daily room checklist. Maintains compliance training and certification for assigned area. Performs and documents inventory cycle counts.
• Maintains accurate data entries. Controls material damage. Identifies inventory discrepancies and takes appropriate action to reconcile the condition. Assists support groups in the resolution of material discrepancies.
• Maintains safe conveyance of loaded commodity carts and mechanical moving equipment. Follows area safety guidelines. Immediately reports damage or safety related items to area supervisor.
• Delivers, unloads and correctly identifies raw materials in conventional storage locations. Assists support groups in resolving inventory discrepancies. Proactively maintains accurate inventory levels, reducing the need to perform general inventory.
• Communicates daily with assigned production line and other support groups ensuring material needs are met. Maintains a professional temperament in dealing with fellow employees. Provides back up support for all area material handlers. Responds timely to production schedule and needs to prevent operational down time.
• Works in a team environment, which includes but is not limited to problem solving, utilizing interpersonal skills to coordinate activities, effectively communicate verbal and written instructions. Adapts to changing environment and/or situations in a constructive manner. Assists in area improvements, department changes and meetings.
• Adhere to cGMP guidelines, SOP's and plant rules/policies.
• Determines commodity needs and requirements based on operational schedule.
• Works with the team to reach consensus.
• Recognizes inventory discrepancies and reconciles accordingly
• Ability to operate a forklift in confined areas and determines best course of action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English. Basic operational knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
• Possess the willingness/ability to handle additional responsibility.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license which will require ability to complete and pass a forklift physical, written test, and operate a forklift safely. Basic knowledge of computers.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years' experience working in a materials or manufacturing environment preferred.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment.
• Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes, prescription glasses (if prescribed) and any/all personal protective equipment (PPE) required to perform job in assigned areas.
• Conveyance of loaded or empty material racks, loads can weigh as much as 900 pounds. Repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds is not uncommon.
• Ability to push carts containing heavy loads and able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time