Materials Handler – Service & Aftermarket

Crenlo; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Watertown, SD is seeking a Materials Handler to move and stage materials, perform shipping/receiving, and maintain accurate inventory flow. The role involves forklift and crane operation, packing, and documentation to ensure on-time delivery of aftermarket parts.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, OSHA training, and experience in material handling or shipping/receiving, with the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–6 months material handling experience; 1–2 years shipping/receiving preferred.
• Required OSHA safety training; forklift and crane licensing required.

Responsibilities

• Move material and parts using forklift/crane to support production and shipping.
• Pick parts from a list and deliver to lines or staging areas.
• Perform tugger routes and refill bins; maintain supply in work areas.
• Package, weigh, and stage material; follow BOM for packaging and skidding.
• Communicate potential supply problems to supervisor and purchasing.
• Train and coordinate with other departments on material handling and inventory processes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory control

Reading BOMs

Safety awareness

English literacy

Oracle EBS (trainable)

Basic math and PC skills

Crane operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

#2514

Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Job Description

Position Summary

The Materials Handler supports Crenlo's Service & Aftermarket operations by moving, staging, packaging, and tracking material and parts throughout the facility using a forklift and/or crane. This role also generates the paperwork for material receipts and shipments, performs shipping, receiving, and cycle count transactions, and helps ensure positive, accurate material flow inbound and outbound. A successful candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented multi-tasker with a strong work ethic who can move between physical material handling duties and warehouse system transactions to keep aftermarket parts moving safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Moves material and parts around the plant/warehouse using a forklift and/or crane to support production, packaging, and shipping of aftermarket product.
• Picks parts from a picklist and delivers to production lines or staging areas when scheduled.
• Performs scheduled tugger routes, refilling bins with parts from a market or warehouse location.
• Ensures work areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to the warehouse or designated staging area.
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum efficiency; provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and clearing lines of finished product.
• Packages, bands, weighs, and stages material and finished product in a timely and accurate manner; follows the bill of material to match product with proper packaging and skidding.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicates potential supply problems to the supervisor and purchasing.
• Communicates and coordinates with outside departments on shipping and receiving activity.
• Trains, coordinates, and communicates effectively with other departments on material handling and inventory processes.
• Maintains familiarity with shipping-related paperwork and associated system transactions required for daily activities.

Safety & Quality

• Follows all safety policies and procedures, including required OSHA safety training (on-the-job training provided) and forklift/crane licensing requirements.
• Understands and follows the quality policy and procedures; recognizes and reports quality issues and defects.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout the plant to ensure safe, efficient, and quality production of materials, including housekeeping duties when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Able to handle physical, repetitive work, including standing for 8-10 hours a day.
• Good hand-eye coordination; able to handle small parts.
• Competent in basic math and computer skills; working knowledge of PC and Windows operating system (trainable on Oracle EBS).
• Excellent forklift and material handling skills; able to operate banding tools and read a tape measure.
• Knowledge of inventory control and familiarity with inventory computer transactions.
• Able to read, comprehend, and follow detailed instructions in English, including bills of material and production orders.
• Able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes and count and label parts accurately.
• Ability to recognize quality issues and detect defects.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including legible writing; able to train and coordinate effectively with other departments.
• Strong safety awareness and efficiency skills; follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required.
• Valid driver's license required; forklift and crane license required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-6 months of material handling experience; 1-2 years of prior shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Required OSHA safety training (on-the-job training provided).

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects of the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Company Information

We are dedicated to the belief that people are our most important asset. In filling job openings, every effort is expended to find candidates within Crenlo, its divisions, or subsidiaries. Employee development, opportunity to grow, and continuing to evolve both as an employee and as a company are instrumental to our success. We encourage employees to inquire about open positions and apply to those that help further their career goals.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, or veteran's status.

Location(s)

315 Airport Drive, Watertown , South Dakota 57201 , United States

Requirements

Crenlo's total compensation – or total rewards – extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and paid-time-off.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, short & long term disability insurance and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Employee Assistance Program and other employee discount programs.