Material Handler - Parts and Shipping

New Leader Manufacturing; Iowa; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Leader Manufacturing seeks a Material Handler I to perform general labor tasks and move materials to support production and shipping schedules. The role involves pulling and staging parts, verifying inventory counts, and ensuring accurate locations with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of material handling or inventory control experience, forklift experience with license preferred, and basic math and computer skills (Word/Excel).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related material handling or inventory control experience.
• Forklift experience required; license preferred.
• Ability to read tape measure up to 1/32”.
• Ability to interpret dial caliper measurements and hand tools as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills; look up information, clock-in/clock-out, report activities; Word/Excel required; Outlook preferred.
• Good math skills; perform arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Pull and stage parts/equipment to support production/shipping schedules.
• Verify inventory counts and locations; maintain accurate identification and locations.
• Move materials safely following production/shipping schedules and work center productivity.
• Report inconsistencies or problems to supervisor; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler I position performs general labor tasks in association with movement of material. Picks and stages parts/equipment in order to support production/shipping schedules, verifies inventory counts and locations. The Material Handler I position proficiently supports one (1) of the following work areas including Inventory Control, Parts/Equipment Shipping, or Receiving.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

• Works off an order pick list/pack list and pulls/reports parts/equipment accurately, reports operations in JDE correctly, and stages material for other shifts, as needed with little to no supervision.
• Maintains accurate part identification, stocking locations, and inventory counts for all parts in designated pick/pull locations.
• Understands & follows production schedule or shipping schedule to timely receive parts, pack parts, or pull parts for work orders prior to need; and follow work centers’ productivity to avoid production downtime.
• Checks identification of materials to be moved, cross-references with production schedule or shipping schedule and safely moves to required location. Reports inconsistencies or problems to supervisor.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Lifts and moves materials safely to designated area while following shop floor order instructions regarding all processes.
• Completes cycle counts as needed and immediately reports any discrepancies.
• Reports non-conforming material and troubleshoots and reconciles all inventory issues, for both purchased and manufactured parts/equipment.
• Determines space requirements for appropriate storage locations and/or outgoing shipment consolidation.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area, performs required PM’s on machines and equipment and reports all non- conformities to Line Lead, Supervisor or Maintenance until the problem has been rectified.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers and internal customers. Display attributes of a team player and positive role model.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

CORE VALUES

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• One + years of related material handling or inventory control experience required.
• Previous forklift, truck/trailer experience, required.
• Forklift license, preferred.
• Ability to read tape measure up to 1/32”, and ability to interpret dial caliper measurements and hand tools as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in/clock-out, and report work activities. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required, and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
• Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole n