Material Utility Technician

Kimber Mfg., Inc.; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimber Mfg., Inc. seeks a Material Utility Technician to support Shipping and Warehouse operations. You will ensure part availability at shift start and assist in the repair process to meet production goals, while maintaining accurate ERP inventory records.

Key responsibilities include material handling, moving parts to locations, and maintaining cycle counts. You will collaborate with Planning, Engineering and QC to manage ECNs, testing and recalls in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling operations and fulfill material requests.
• Move parts to designated locations and manage holding areas for non-conforming items.
• Maintain inventory records in the ERP system and perform cycle counts.
• Expedite parts from Production, Purchasing, QC and other Kimber Warehouses.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering and QC to control inventory for ECNs, testing and recalls.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory control

Cycle counting

ERP system

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Reports To: Shipping/ Warehouse Supervisor

Date: 07/02/2020

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Material Utility Technician will perform specific tasks for the Shipping and Warehouse departments. The Material Utility Technician will be responsible for ensuring part availability for each assigned product line at the beginning of each shift as well as the repair process on a line. In addition, this position is required to meet production goals as well as maintain the accuracy of inventory records in the ERP system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all assigned material handling operations
• Fill material requests by picking parts from the warehouse and moving them to assigned location
• Move non-conforming parts to proper holding area
• Troubleshoots fixtures
• Maintain control and inventory accuracy of serialized product
• Ensure material is properly tagged and adjustments are made as needed
• Maintain accuracy of the parts inventory records by entering inventory transactions in the ERP system and performing and reconciling cycle counts
• Expedite parts from Production, Purchasing, QC and other Kimber Warehouses
• Work with Planning, Engineering and QC to control inventory for ECNs, testing and recalls
• This position works with internal contacts in order to accomplish the objective such as Assembly, Compliance, Engineering, Inventory Control, Planning, Production, Purchasing, QC and Warehouse
• Complete other duties as assigned by manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Proper material handling and inventory control in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain accurate cycle counting
• Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
• Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs
• Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• Experience working independently with little supervision
• Ability to train peers and lower level operators
• Experience performing computerized inventory transactions
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Lean manufacturing experience

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as consistent accountability and probability. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

This position requires various reasoning abilities in order to be successful such as:

• Ability to collect and document data
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of time

COMPUTER SKILLS

Required knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience is a plus. Familiarity utilizing email, ERP and Computerized Inventory System.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

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 the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Personal protective equipment will be used frequently.

Working outdoors may occur occasionally during prevailing weather and climate conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb (up to 5 feet) or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to see clearly 20 feet or more, ability to distinguish different colors, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulation ("EAR"). Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

OTHER DUTIES

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. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.