Material Handler & Inventory Specialist - Onsite & Safe

UNICON International Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Other standard benefits

Job summary

UNICON is seeking a Material Handler & Inventory Specialist to support material control, receiving and shipping within our on-site Fort Wayne operation. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.

Candidates should have inventory management experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and willingness to learn Maximo or other systems. The position requires lifting up to 70 pounds and operating material handling equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience is required.
• Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is also preferred.
• Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, and also have the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
• Must understand and perform basic math functions.
• Must be able to work independently and possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue material under proper authorization; process and file required records which may include picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating Company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
• Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipt and related records.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
• Identify, sort and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records
• Operate computer terminals and printers supporting a materials management system, and other office equipment such as calculators, scanners etc.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records. This may include shipping and receiving hazardous material, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries under required safety and environmental procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklift trucks, low lift trucks, hoists, overhead cranes, order pickers, or any other equipment as required.
• Assist supervisor with maintaining efficient storage of materials, rearrangement or change of bins and racks, and making material location changes.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Perform similar or less skilled work.
• Perform duties in accordance with Company safety rules, operating regulations, and practice.

Skills

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn new programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Excel

Word

Job description

UNICON is seeking a Material Handler & Inventory Specialist to support material control, receiving and shipping within our on-site Fort Wayne operation. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.

Candidates should have inventory management experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and willingness to learn Maximo or other systems. The position requires lifting up to 70 pounds and operating material handling equipment as needed.