Material Handler - 1st Shift

*Functional Responsibilities:* 1.
Perform necessary tasks to verify manufacturing requirements against production orders.
Check for accuracy, shortages, and damaged material.
Detect and report defective material against product specifications.
Pull and deliver materials and supplies to designated areas.
Maintain records of material and supply movement.
2.
Remove and store finished goods from the manufacturing area, as necessary.
3.
Assist in insuring inventory accuracy through analysis utilizing routine inventory counts.
Evaluate and recommend improvements to lower inventory and to produce a more accurate schedule.
Notify Inventory Control of inventory adjustments and transfers.
4.
Collect and properly dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, strapping, and skids.
5.
Read and interpret production orders, material stock sheets, and equipment manuals to perform required tasks.
6.
Perform daily inspection of assigned lift truck and all other material handling equipment.
7.
Communicate with team members and support staff across shifts, to ensure continuous production of quality parts with minimal waste.
8.
Contribute to an environment in which all staff are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve individual and work area contributions to achieve desired business results.
9.
Participate in related staff, team, and/or task group meetings to ensure constant communication of key items.
10.
Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to CPC health and safety standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
11.
Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships; develop thorough working knowledge of area methods, productivity, and quality.
12.
Conduct a continuous study of internal processes and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.
*EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* 1.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability (including physical) required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2.
Education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 months of forklift operating experience in an industrial setting.
Must possess a basic knowledge level of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must have a solid working knowledge of applicable safety and OSHA requirements.
Must possess the ability to build positive team relationships and achieve outcome-oriented objectives; working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies with a holistic viewpoint; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, setting priorities and managing time effectively.
Ability to work independently, managing production orders and deadlines while maintaining an awareness of other business dependencies, when completing assigned duties.
3.
Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business and technical documents, flow charts, budget information, procedure manuals and so on; the ability to prepare required routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with others (verbally and in writing), using skill and diplomacy and have the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
4.
Requires the ability to work within established health, safety and quality guidelines and the ability to organize workspaces, the workload and meet deadlines.
5.
Must possess working knowledge in automated systems and terminology and the ability to develop and interpret related reports using spreadsheet, word processing and related software.
Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
6.
Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations.
7.
Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format.
Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.
10 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person