Material Handler Finishing

Aspen Aerogels • East Providence, RI

346d

About The Position

The Material Handler supports the shipping/receiving function in the Finishing Department by staging finished and in-process goods into designated areas for prompt identification and shipment of Customer Orders in a safe and orderly manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Prior experience as a material handler in a manufacturing environment required; preferably in a continuous manufacturing operation
• Solid computer/data entry experience required; Scanner system experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of commercial forklift experience
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal & Written communications)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Finishing Lead to learn and master all aspects of warehouse/distribution operations
• Assist in the unloading of finished goods that are ready to be staged for delivery
• Verify item description and quantities noted on schedule are accurate compared to goods being staged for shipment
• Verify FIFO inventory rotation is followed
• Finished goods material movement
• Adherence to maximum loading allowances of ocean containers and trucks as directed by Logistic Coordinator
• Storage and Housekeeping
• Material to be stored in an organized manner for ease of access, identification and inventory reconciliation
• Clear identification and separation of finished and non-conforming (NCO) goods to ensure NCO is never shipped to a Customer unless directed by management
• Store crating and other raw materials received from Dexter Road in designated areas
• Support inventory staff and/or participate in weekly, quarterly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts
• Ensure good communication with relieving counterpart to communicate any issues experienced during shift rotation (Customer orders, inventory, safety/housekeeping, etc.)
• Take direction from Logistics Coordinator on a daily basis
• Secure building (alarm, lighting, lock up) at end of shift
• Communicate with internal staff on visible issues, if any, of finished goods or other product received from Dexter Road, reporting major issues to management as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management
• Adopt and follow Aspen's core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• PTO
• Fitness Reimbursement
• 401k Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees