Material Handler Yard

Storm Smart; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in storm protection seeks a Material Handler Yard to manage material receiving, staging, and distribution. The role includes ensuring efficient operations while maintaining safety and compliance with protocols. Ideal candidates have experience in material handling and strong organizational skills, focusing on precision and teamwork within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental and Vision

Company-paid Group Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid Short Term Disability Plan

Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in material handling, staging, or related field.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in materials, ensuring accuracy in quantities and part numbers.
• Maintain the Kan-Ban system for material management within the yard.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance on material movers and equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Idlewild - Fort Myers, FL

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Manufacturing

Storm Smart is one of the largest manufacturers of storm protection products in the America’s. We have an extensive list of accomplishments, including being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of North America’s fastest-growing privately held corporations.

Since our start in 1996, we have helped 100,000 homeowners increase the value of their property by making their homes safer from storms and more energy efficient. We continue revolutionizing the storm protection industry powered by the most talented people with an unwavering drive to be the best.

Because we believe in our workforce, you will be welcomed into a winning culture that encourages continuous improvement, a challenging and rewarding work environment with a genuine desire to see each other succeed.

We also offer the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes a 4% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid Short Term Disability Plan
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave

At Storm Smart, our success depends on people, productivity, and procedures.

The Material Handler Yard is crucial in ensuring efficient handling, staging, and distribution of materials within Storm Smart's yard area. This role includes responsibilities for receiving and checking in materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting the production team by pulling necessary materials. The Material Handler Yard is also responsible for maintaining equipment, following safety procedures, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment. This position requires punctuality, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting the needs of the company and its customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Receiving & Check-In: Receive and check in materials, ensuring accuracy in quantities and part numbers. Reconcile any discrepancies on packing lists from suppliers.
• Stocking & Locating Materials: Stock and locate materials in designated areas within the yard. Maintain accurate records and ensure materials are properly organized.
• Kan-Ban Maintenance: Maintain the Kan-Ban system for material management within the yard, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials.
• Material Pulling: Pull materials needed for the plant and saw-sign, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to support production.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform and document preventative maintenance on material movers, forklifts, and other equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Scrap Recording: Record scrap materials according to established procedures and report findings as necessary.
• Purchasing Communication: Inform the Purchasing department of any material discrepancies or needs to ensure timely replenishment and accurate inventory levels.
• G/L Number Knowledge: Apply the correct G/L (General Ledger) numbers when issuing materials, ensuring proper accounting and reporting.
• 5S & Housekeeping: Complete daily 5S checklists and maintain general housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Shift Tasks: Complete all special tasks assigned during your shift and ensure proper handover between shifts, including PPE exchange and pre-shift checklists.
• Issue Resolution: Follow established procedures when parts or orders cannot be identified, ensuring proper steps are taken to resolve issues efficiently.
• Tracking & Reporting: Develop and maintain tracking tools to support accurate reporting of departmental consumption and spending.
• Customer Focus: Work in a demanding environment with a focus on punctuality and attentiveness to the needs of our customers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Previous experience in material handling, staging, or a related field.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, including Kan-Ban.
• Familiarity with G/L numbers and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
• Commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• Manufacturing experienced
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in similar field
• Must have a clean and valid driver’s license.
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment for this position predominantly involves manufacturing facilities, specifically in un-airconditioned spaces, where the employee can expect exposure to fluctuating noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, move, lift, and carry material weighing up to 50 pounds; some positions may involve moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 75 pounds; stand up to eight hours each day; work in all weather conditions; be exposed to high noise levels; and wear hand, eye, and hearing protection.

Storm Smart is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.