Materials A - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin Corporation; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Materials A to manage shipping, receiving and material movements in New Hope, MN. The role involves operating forklifts, verifying shipments, and coordinating with buyers to resolve discrepancies.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of experience in material flow in manufacturing, and be willing to work overtime. Strong computer skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must understand flow, delivery and organization of materials in a manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to advance computer skills as needed.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required by business needs.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods and meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift truck or hand truck to move shipments within shipping/receiving area.
• Verify incoming/outgoing shipments against bills of lading and work orders.
• Unpack, inspect and handle damaged items, coordinate with buyers to rectify issues.
• Receive material in the MRP system and create move tickets.
• Prepare packing lists, bills of lading, and shipping documentation as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In the Motion Systems Group and the Hydraulic Actuator Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a Materials A located in New Hope, MN. This role performs all shipping and receiving transactions and moving materials within their area of control.

Your main responsibilities would include -

• Operates lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping dock to storage or work area.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming/outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, work orders, or other records.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with responsible buyer to rectify damages and shortages.
• Receives material in using the MRP system.
• Creates material move tickets from the MRP system.
• Route items to departments and/or storage area per established guidelines.
• Determines method of shipment if not noted on pre-printed shipper. Calls and schedules carriers for pickup.
• Monitors carriers' performance and tariff charges and determines best carriers for the most cost-effective and reliable delivery with established standards.
• Maintains shipping logs and shipping records. Process lost freight or shipping damage claims.
• Prints bar-coded labels when required internally or by customer.
• Prints required shipping paperwork from MRP systems.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons. Prepares packing list(s), bills of lading, and other shipping documentation as necessary.
• Assembles cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers. Inserts items into containers.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency in the receiving department.
• Limits access to shipping area by unauthorized individuals.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the shipping department.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned by management.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specification. Assures compliance with workplace safety procedures.
• Limits access to loading docks by unauthorized individuals.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates lift truck or issues hand truck to move or hoist shipments from shipping department to shipping platform.
• Maintains good housekeeping at all times.
• Performs duties while following all company safety guidelines.
• Performs all closing duties such as locking doors, setting alarm systems, and other duties assigned by management.

Who we are looking for talent with -

• High School Degree or Equivalent

• 2 years' work experience in the flow, delivery and organization of materials in a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of computers and willingness to advance skills as needed

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed, determined by business need

• The employee is required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or craw

• Must be able to stand for 12 hours per day

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $22.28/hr to $27.8/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national