Material Handler- Manufacturing

The Lanco Group; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lanco Group is seeking a skilled warehouse worker for their Lenexa facility. This role involves responsibilities in inventory control, receiving, and shipping materials, requiring a high school diploma and attention to detail. The environment is fast-paced, with a focus on safety and compliance. Candidates will benefit from vocational training in logistics and must possess solid communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational training in Inventory Management or material processing desired.

Responsibilities

• Completes tasks in warehousing, inventory control, and shipping/receiving.
• Ensures compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Assists in managing the Equipment Maintenance Program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in Inventory Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Functions:
• With minimal supervision, completes Warehousing, Inventory Control, Receiving, Shipping, Product Identification and traceability, and proper material handling and storage tasks.
• Assist with Inventory Cycle Count Program.
• Completes tasks required of the In-coming materials inspection program.
• Uses continuous improvement program.
• Required to initiate Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times and /or to correct nonconformities.
• Required to comply with requirements for Hazardous waste Management.
• Complies with Quality Management System requirements in accordance with ISO9001
• Maintains all aspects of workplace organization with goal of providing safe and suitable work environment for Broderson employees.
• Performs other job tasks as requested.
• Ensures Compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal and external).
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Company policies to eliminate and or reduce exposure to liability.
• Special projects or work as assigned by the Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:
• May assist in managing the Equipment Maintenance Program
• May participant in the Plant Safety Program
• Aids other departments, as needed.
• Will be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams, daily Team Meetings and Team Exercise sessions.
• Required to identify opportunities for improvements and submit in accordance with Continuous Improvement Program.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications Guidelines
Experience/Training/Education:
Required: High School graduate, or equivalent.
Desired: Vocational training in Inventory Management, Logistics, or material processing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Requires knowledge of Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Cycle counting, Packaging, and Logistics; requires attention to detail. Ability to recognize all colors in a normal spectrum; thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems; Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism; ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently; ability to lead, supervise and train others; ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with subordinates, members of management, vendors, and other employees.

Physical and Environmental Elements:
This is a production classification and employees work in a factory environment with exposure to noise and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements/Certification:
Forklift Operation

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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