Material Handler I - 1st Shift (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for industrial partners globally, focusing on new solutions and celebrating its rich history in the sealing industry. The company values its frontline manufacturing professionals, offering a work environment that promotes learning and internal growth, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and job stability. Chesterton seeks manufacturing team members, whether new to the field or experienced, to join their team.

Requirements

1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
High School, Trade School, or equivalent experience.
Works under direct supervision and follows detailed written and/or verbal instructions/procedures.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed for the role.
Experience using a computer with menu driven business systems desired.
Ability to operate a computer / keyboard in accordance to the standards and requirements of the job.
Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills required.
Abides by safe material handling techniques when managing materials and supplies.
Ability to obtain a forklift license (company will provide training).
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
Able work in noisy environments with no air conditioning during summer months.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to climb stairs on a regular basis.
Ability to stand or walk during your shift on cement floors for a duration up to an hour.
Ability to work and walk about in a manufacturing shop floor environment, wear required protective clothing, i.e., steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
Ability to operate forklift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Accurately transacts data daily related to incoming and stocking items in the Company’s internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Verifies receipt of materials against packing lists to ensure accuracy in inventory transactions.
Works closely with Mechanical Seal Team Members to resolve issues related to transactions, inventory discrepancies, and overall material movement within the cell, including conducting root cause analysis on missing inventory.
Maintains accurate inventory through transactions in applicable systems and ensures proper placement and labeling of materials.
Rotates materials for shipments and storage in accordance with accounting standards (FIFO).
Operates forklift to return empty pallets to the loading dock area for reuse or removal and as needed to support the business.
Maintains stock of packaging supplies by doing a daily inventory of the packaging stations and resupplying as needed.
Conducts daily, system-generated cycle counts of inventory and reports information to a data processor.
Accurately Picks / Packs component and customer orders in accordance with department procedures and quality metrics and using proper packaging and labeling methods.
Physically scraps items in accordance with company procedures and transacts out damaged products.
Coordinates with facilities group to ensure trash and recycling is removed from prescribed area.
Inspects equipment daily used in the function of their jobs (e.g., Fork Truck, Pallet Jack).
May perform other manufacturing support functions as needed.

Benefits

BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation, sick time, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer for causes
Extra vacation day purchase program
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Legal services
Pet insurance
Chesterton relief fund for employees in need