Light Industrial - Material Handler

Title: Light Industrial Material Handler

Locations: Peabody MA

PR: $26

Position Description:

• We are looking for an energetic quick learner with good communication skills who can meet strict deadlines. The Material Handlers role is to facilitate material flow inside the plant be responsible for daily material transactions support work center associates and planners/buyers with material placement and flow and conduct incoming inspections on purchased parts. This position will also be a backup for shipping/receiving associates. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and excellent problemsolving communication and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Data entry sorting and verifying the accuracy of receiving documentation before entering data into the operating system.

Process documents such as purchase orders and shipping receipts enter and process shipping and package information into FedEx UPS and computer systems.

Conduct incoming inspection on designated purchased parts.

Compile sort and verify the accuracy of shipping documentation before entering data into the operating system.

Coordinate loading of domestic trucks and international air logistics for deliveries to customers or internal stockroom locations.

Complete receiving and shipping training and can perform transactions for both positions as required in peak times including fork truck operation.

Actively participate in continuous improvement (kaizen) events

Support the daily 5S cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

Qualifications:

High School diploma with years experience in material handling/procurement or associate degree with at least 3 years experience

Good understanding of shipping and regulations

Fork truck and power pallet jack experience or certification

Drivers license

General computer skills to include working knowledge of MS Office applications.

One to three years of relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

Ability to cohesively work in a team environment.

Possess and exhibit a positive attitude and winning spirit.

Physical Demands / Environment:

Reaching with both hands and arms and standing for extended periods

Frequent sitting squatting turning/twisting reaching and use of hands to finger handle feel or operate tools or controls and computer keyboards

Frequent lifting carrying holding pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and 70 pounds on occasion

Specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and adjusting focus

Will be subjected to moving mechanical parts extreme temperature and work space restrictions

Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud

Best Regards

Shashikumar G

Technical Recruiter