Warehouse Associate I (Material Handler I)

Nordson EFD LLC; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD in Norwich, CT is seeking a Warehouse Associate to record production receipts in SAP, move materials to proper locations, and support production by supplying inventory.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to operate forklifts, and a commitment to safety and ISO procedures. You will collaborate with production, planning, and inventory teams to maintain accurate stock levels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• SAP experience, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in a fast-paced environment, preferred.
• Forklift certification, experience with Raymond, Counter Balance and Turret Lift, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and confirm materials into SAP using handheld scanner.
• Stamp boxes and place on pallets for accurate inventory.
• Verify that there are no mixed parts on the pallet prior to stretch wrapping the pallet.
• Confirm materials and move to their warehouse locations after material confirmations – for less than pallet orders.
• Understanding of Kanban process and pull signals.
• Work with production supervisors, planners, and inventory manager to ensure that the proper Kanban quantities are set.
• Retrieve component parts and other materials needed in production as requested by Production Departments.
• Return unused components to their warehouse locations.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to Inventory Manager.
• Retrieve materials to Quality Assurance Department for quality issues and return good materials back to stock.
• Review SAP transaction MB51 daily.
• Keep inventory well organized in the designated warehouse locations areas.
• Operate forklift, other lift trucks and shrink wrapper in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
• Comply with all relevant ISO procedures.
• Assist Distribution Center as requested by Management.
• Cycle count or recount inventory as requested by the Inventory Manager.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

English reading skills and basic math

Attention to detail

Flexible with schedule

Punctual attendance

Shift availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

SAP experience

Forklift certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

The Warehouse associate records production receipts into SAP, moves materials to their proper inventory location and supports production by supplying inventory materials as requested.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieve and accurately confirm materials (boxes and pallets) into SAP by using handheld scanner.
• Stamp each box and place on correct pallet – for individual box confirmations.
• Verify that there are no mixed parts on the pallet prior to stretch wrapping the pallet.
• Confirm materials and move to their warehouse locations upon material confirmations – for less than pallet orders.
• Understanding of Kanban process and pull signals.
• Work with production supervisors, planners, and inventory manager to ensure that the proper Kanban quantities are set.
• Retrieve component parts and other materials needed in production as requested by Production Departments.
• Return unused components to their warehouse locations.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to Inventory Manager.
• Retrieve materials to Quality Assurance Department for quality issues and return good materials back to stock.
• Review SAP transaction MB51 daily.
• Keep inventory well organized in the designated warehouse locations areas.
• Operate forklift, other lift trucks and shrink wrapper in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and well-organized work areas.
• Comply with all relevant ISO procedures.
• Assist Distribution Center as requested by Management.
• Cycle count or recount inventory as requested by the Inventory Manager.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• SAP experience, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in a fast-paced environment, preferred.
• Forklift certification, experience with Raymond, Counter Balance and Turret Lift, preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills needed to accurately enter data for inventory control.
• English reading skills and basic math (must be able to accurately count and multiply).
• Attention to detail, preferred.
• Flexible with work schedule, including the ability to work overtime.
• Dependable; consistent and punctual attendance required.
• Must be available to work assigned shifts.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent stooping and bending. Regularly required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Required

None

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career. At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.