Material Handler II

Crane Company • Fort Walton Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring a Material Handler II at its Fort Walton Beach, Florida location, which supports the company’s Defense Power business. The role supports factory operations by receiving and checking incoming materials, counting and inventorying items, and verifying package contents against packing lists and manifests. The Material Handler examines shipment contents against manifests, invoices, or orders; records shipment details and discrepancies; and helps ensure customer needs dates are met by coordinating with order management and factory representatives.

The position also involves preparing and organizing merchandise for shipment, arranging transportation, handling customer pickups, and assigning and storing received inventory. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and may involve required personal protective equipment and exposure to noise, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; final offers, where applicable, depend on obtaining government authorization. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of shipping and receiving or material handling experience.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and ability to apply them in the work environment.
• Knowledge of procedures for safely lifting or moving packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Detail- and data-oriented approach.
• Effective process evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal customers.
• Ability to accurately count and identify parts and verify them against paperwork.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and under immediate supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable; selected applicants may also be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with government shipping regulations, including ITNs and WAWF.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system, preferably Oracle.
• 1–3 years of experience in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents such as bills of lading.
• Correspond with order management and factory representatives to resolve problems so customer need dates can be met.
• Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to materials for transport.
• Contact carrier representatives to arrange transportation.
• Organize merchandise distribution and shipping by verifying documents, preparing merchandise, moving it to the appropriate area, and handling customer pickups.
• Assign, tag, and store received inventory in the proper location.
• Receive parts into stock from external suppliers.
• Ensure products are properly packed and labeled.
• Maintain a safe and clean working area.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after 6 months of employment.
• Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

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