Lead Material Handler
Saab•Grayling, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
As Saab, Inc. is getting ready to begin our manufacturing operation in Grayling, MI we are seeking a Lead Material Handler to join our team! The Lead Material Handler will be an integral link between manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and the quality team on-site in Grayling, MI.
Requirements
- Typically has an associate’s degree, technical/business school, or equivalent; may vary by functional area.
- Typically has 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience may include managing office operations, advanced support skills, and extensive knowledge of tools, software, and other technologies.
- Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical material handling tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively.
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
- Consistently leads the most complex assignments requiring independent action, judgment and decision making.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accountability in a high-stakes, regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of HAZMAT classifications, labeling, segregation, and storage requirements.
- Prior experience with Class 1 explosives or other regulated hazardous materials required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of MS Excel and Oracle (or a similar system).
- Forklift experience and/or certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform the receipt, storage, movement, inventory, and shipment of HAZMAT Class 1 Explosives, following all applicable regulations, including DOW, DOT, ATF, and NFPA 495 guidelines.
- Receive, stock, and maintain incoming inventory from vendors.
- Pick, kit, and deliver inventory items to the production floor.
- Perform all required transactions within Oracle.
- Perform internal and inter-company movement of materials.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during cycle counts.
- Perform UPS and FedEx shipments using online shipping systems.
- Perform kitting, crate preparation, packing, and coordinating with freight forwarders on larger shipments.
- Complete all domestic and international shipping paperwork.
- Ensure compliance with government export regulations on international shipments.
- Prepare and maintain records of merchandise shipped, including posting weights and shipping charges.
- Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
- Prepare kitting packages for assembly production as required.
- Safely and efficiently use hand tools, hand trucks, and forklifts.
- Strict adherence to all company policies, procedures, safety regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws at all times.
- Maintain full accountability of explosive assets through accurate inventory control, documentation, and secure storage.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
