Material Handler I/II

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Burbank is seeking a Material Handler I/II to support receiving, moving, storing, counting, tracking, issuing, and shipping production parts and materials. The role ensures the right parts reach the production floor on time to meet delivery goals.

You will maintain inventory accuracy, perform cycle counts, and move materials between receiving, production, and shipping while collaborating with supervisors and planners to resolve issues and support multiple value

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and solve routine problems.
• Strong verbal communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory control following established instructions.
• Complete cycle count process and escalate variances.
• Move materials between receiving, production, and shipping.
• Read work orders to determine material needs.
• Issue materials to production cells.
• Assist with training and backfill coworkers.
• Ensure export compliance.
• Support multiple value streams.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Following work instructions

Verbal communication

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing software tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler I/II is responsible for receiving, moving, storing, counting, tracking, issuing, and shipping a variety of production parts, materials, and supplies. The production floor relies on this position to provide the right parts and materials at the right time to meet on-time-delivery goals.

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate inventory control by following established work instructions and processes.
• Complete the cycle count process for Value Stream; Escalate variances in counts as needed
• Perform root cause investigation on variances in cycle counts
• Move materials to and from receiving, production areas and shipping by hand, using sorting bins and carts, or other equipment
• Consult with others (i.e., supervisors, buyer planners, etc.) to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications
• Unpack, receive, and stock materials into storeroom location(s); Pack and ship materials in accordance with contract requirements
• Read work orders to determine material and equipment needs for production cell work
• Issue critical materials to production cells
• Respond to unplanned issues with internal customers in a timely manner
• Aid and/or Backfill coworkers, as needed to complete daily tasks
• Change part stocking methods to better facilitate production needs
• Ensure compliance with export compliance rules
• Assist with training new employees and cross training other materials associates
• Capable of supporting more than one value stream
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3-6 years of relevant manufacturing experience; Previous experience working with manufacturing software tools
• Knowledge: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Familiar with lean principles; Understanding of continuous improvement tools
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated outstanding manual dexterity; Demonstrated ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks; Demonstrated ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions; Demonstrated ability to understand standard work instructions; Demonstrated ability to solve routine problems; Math skills to perform basic calculations; Outstanding verbal communication skills; Proficient with MS Office
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the use of Microscopes

Eligibility Requirement

This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ).

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Standing: 50-75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Sitting: 25-50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

Lifting (in pounds): up to 35 pounds

Pushing (in pounds): up to 35 pounds

Mental/Visual: use of computer, eye-loop

Workspace: stand up computer workstation and kitting carts

Top Benefits

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

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