Materials Associate

Kadant Inc.; Lebanon (OH); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO

401(k) plan

Production bonus up to $2,000/year

Descripción de la vacante

Kadant Black Clawson LLC in Lebanon, OH is hiring a Materials Associate to receive, package, ship, warehouse, and transport shop materials. The role runs M-F 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime as needed, and involves ERP input, location assignment, and material transfers for production and shipping.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience, with MS Office proficiency and strong organizational skills.

Formación

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and basic computer skills.
• Good communication and organization are essential for shipping/receiving tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Perform primary and back-up functions within the materials department.
• Load and unload material when trucks arrive.
• Receive material into ERP, assign locations, and transfer material.
• Create and issue material transactions for production jobs.
• Pull and deliver material for Manufacturing and shipping kits.
• Build shipping crates and prepare material for shipping per work instructions.
• Create shipping documents and schedule freight pickups.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Meet or exceed customer expectations and support continuous improvement.
• Inspect goods for damage upon receipt and prior to shipping.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Team player

Lift up to 50 lbs

Microsoft Office proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Overview

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the role of Materials Associate to utilize KBC’s ERP system, along with knowledge and experience, to receive, package/crate, ship, warehouse, and transport shop materials in a proficient, timely, and damage-free manner for both internal and external customers to ensure manufacturing and shipping dates are met, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business. This position works M-F 7 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs primary and back-up functions within the materials department, according to manufacturing schedule and work load.
• Loads and un-loads material when trucks arrive.
• Receives material into KBC’s ERP system, assigns proper location, and transfers material to the proper location by using forklifts, carts, or other means.
• Makes transactions in ERP system for part location and issuance of material to production jobs.
• Pulls and delivers material required for Manufacturing, Assembly, and also the kits needed for shipping.
• Builds shipping crates and boxes and prepares material for shipping according to work instructions.
• Creates shipping documents and schedules freight pick-ups.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Strives to meet or exceed customer expectations and strives for continuous improvement in the daily processes of conducting business.
• Inspection of goods and packaging for visible damage upon receipt and final check prior to shipping.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for the position, and at least two years of related experience.
• Must be dependable, hard working, have a sense of urgency, and be willing to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to train and act as back-up for each function within the Shipping/Receiving Department.
• Must be able to read and write simple correspondence and have basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Anything over 50 pounds requires two people or the use of a lifting device.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!