Material Handler

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for processing raw materials and/or kit and delivery of parts to work areas or processing orders ready for shipment.

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix):

* Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member

* Routes questions to the appropriate person

* Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.

* Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices

* Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.

* Produce at takt time while following standard work.

* Able to work individually and in teams.

* Follow the Watlow Way Behaviors, Values and Principles

* MDI/ Improvement participation

* Basic understanding of data analysis Demonstrate knowledge with computer systems

* Models Watlow Way behaviors, principles, and values while applying the Watlow Business System

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix):

Delivery:

* Receive and verify the quality and quantity of shipments of incoming materials.

* Build packaging, pack, check product quality, weigh, organize and verify paperwork of shipments

* Monitor key materials performance metrics such as cycle count, inventory turns, and safety

* Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure optimization of cost and service level.

* Issues and delivers correct materials to production floor, keeps track of inventory, and ships and receives material to ensure proper flow.

* Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.

* Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, or other handling equipment to move material to and from locations and transportation vehicles within the facility.

* Delivers continuous improvement through participation in lean kaizen events

* Problem solves and implements controls for cycle count discrepancies

Business Partner:

* Collaboration with supply chain, manufacturing, trade compliance, customer service and logistics teams

Center of Expertise (COE):

* Demonstrates capabilities in material management, materials requirement planning (MRP), pull systems, flow, and the implementation of LEAN concepts

* High attention to detail, follow up and attention to customer service.

* Demonstrates problem solving skills to improve cycle count accuracy and replenishment systems.

* Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

* High-school graduate/GED preferred

* 0-3 years' related experience

* Trade Jobs- Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (1-3 years)