Material Handler III

ITW•Watertown, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for moving raw materials (wire and components) to machines, and moving and weighing product from machines to staging and shipping areas. The Material Handler will also organize empty tubs and wire carriers, read processing forms or follow oral instructions to determine materials to be moved, and operate industrial trucks or electric hoists. Additional duties include loading and unloading materials, counting and weighing units, preparing purchase blanks, assigning lot numbers, signing for packages, performing light maintenance, removing scrap, conducting daily preventative maintenance, and acting as a Lead Person to assist supervisors with job and people functions. Other duties may be assigned as instructed.

Requirements

High School diploma or the equivalent required.
1-3 years’ experience working in a plant/warehouse setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic math skills including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to operate computer and familiarize Microsoft Office Suite.
Stand up and Sit Down Fork lift experience required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with QAD ERP System.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred.
Experience in material handling preferred.
Continuous Improvement Mindset.

Responsibilities

Move raw material (wire and components) to machines as needed.
Move and weigh up product from machines to staging and shipping areas.
Move raw material to designated location in facility.
Organize empty tubs and wire carriers into cargo boxes.
Read product processing form or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved.
Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Load and unload materials on or from pallets, trays, racks, or carrier.
Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Count, weigh, and record numbers of units of materials moved or handled on interplant form and key-in pan tickets for production reporting.
Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials and make ID tags from information provided by suppliers.
Prepare purchase blanks for shipments by removing from container and dumping parts into bins and attaching proper documents.
Assign lot numbers to raw material and maintain required records.
Sign for packages and bring to proper locations using scanner and alphanumeric codes.
Occasionally perform light maintenance to help maintenance department.
Remove scrap and record weight.
Perform daily preventative maintenance and document findings.
Act as Lead Person and assist supervisor with job and people functions.
Perform other duties as instructed.