Material Handler 1

TriMas Corporation • Ottawa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, receipt, and shipment of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods throughout the facility. Ensures accurate inventory transactions, product traceability, and timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A minimum of one (1) year similar experience or training in an office environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one situations to employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, products, and supplies from internal departments, customers, and external vendors.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, work orders, and receiving documentation.
• Inspect incoming containers for damage and report discrepancies or concerns to management.
• Maintain product identification, lot traceability, and proper labeling requirements.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods to designated staging and storage locations.
• Deliver materials to production departments to support daily manufacturing requirements.
• Return completed products to designated departments or locations.
• Coordinate movement of product to and from outside processing vendors.
• Receive and process returned products from outside processing vendors.
• Provide weight and shipment information required for outside processing and freight activities.
• Prepare material for shipment, including packaging, labeling, palletizing, and documentation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Monitor inventory levels in production staging areas and replenish materials as needed.
• Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices where applicable.
• Ensure products are stored and handled in a manner that prevents damage or contamination.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and delivery vehicles.
• File and maintain shipping, receiving, inventory, and vendor documentation.
• Communicate material shortages, damaged materials, inventory discrepancies, and delivery issues to supervisors.
• Support production departments by responding to material requests in a timely manner.
• Assist with scrap collection, sorting, and movement to designated areas as required.
• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and safety initiatives.
• Assist during audits, inventory reconciliations, and quality inspections as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Review material requirements and production needs at the beginning of each shift.
• Verify and deliver materials to production departments.
• Move completed product between departments and staging locations.
• Check inventory levels of wire.
• Maintain accurate inventory and location records.
• Conduct routine forklift and material handling equipment inspections.
• Keep aisles, storage locations, and work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure all containers are properly identified and labeled.
• Monitor staging areas for material shortages or excess inventory.
• Support production personnel with material requests throughout the shift.
• Reconcile receiving paperwork and vendor documentation.
• Assist with any cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED