Material Handler I

Arktura LLC • Gardena, CA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor/Inventory Manager, the Material Handler is responsible for safe movements of all material in the manufacturing warehouse. The Material Handler will also ensure both physical and systematic movements are executed anytime material/parts are moving from one location to another. Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

Requirements

• Possess basic arithmetic skills
• Possess knowledge of personal computers skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using RF Scanners.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating Stand-up/Sit-down Forklifts, Electrical Pallet Jack, and Cherry Picker.
• Uses equipment to lift or move sheets of metal, felt and other material.
• Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non-climate-controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and lifting of material).
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in operating stand-up forklift, Electrical Pallet Jack, Cherry Picker and Sit-Down forklift.
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Minimum 2 years experience driving forklifts and material handling product in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• CalOSHA 10 (preferred)
• OSHA Forklift Certification (preferred)
• CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Works with peers to coordinate movement assembled parts and/or products to the next step operation
• Performs picking/pulling transactions via Scanner.
• Unload, receive, and store raw materials and supplies.
• Works with Accounting / Shipping to resolve shipping and receiving discrepancies.
• Verifies that materials are received in accordance with packing slips and Purchase Orders (POs).
• Consolidates and organizes of all stocked materials and makes space for incoming materials.
• Advise Inventory personnel on items missing identification.
• Follows safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment as required
• Maintains equipment and work areas; cleans and performs basic repairs as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with employee match
• robust health care options
• paid time off
• professional development
• casual dress code
• free snacks
• quarterly events
• community service activities
• access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
• support Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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