Material Handler (Manufacturing Coordinator)

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Requirements

Team attitude. Demonstrated success in a diverse, team-oriented work environment.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Flexibility to perform any and all functions within the warehouse.
Excellent listening and communication (verbal and written) skills and a willingness to speak up with any questions. Examples may include questions related to training, day to day activities, or workplace safety/potential hazards.
Ability to work onsite, travel to other sites for ad hoc support/projects, and virtually.
Ability to train, and be trained, via verbal, written, and/or virtual instruction.
Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
Experience with MS Suite of applications including Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, without assistance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Accurately report time worked in time management system.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with warehousing best practices and methods is preferred.
Experience with operation of material handling equipment is preferred.
Previous material handling experience is a plus.
Knowledge of LEAN methodologies and/or a track record of increasing effectiveness and/or reducing waste in process steps is a plus.
Experience with ERP and trade/logistics applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Observe/practice good housekeeping and all safety procedures. Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly throughout daily activities.
Perform warehouse activities related to receiving, inventory management, and/or shipping. Processes involved can include, but aren’t limited to, unloading/loading incoming material, counting, verifying accuracy of shipments, data entry, picking, packing, shipping, maintaining department databases, creating/updating reports, and filing.
As you move material throughout applicable work areas, consider both the short-term goals of expediting to service or inventory locations and any long-term goals.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve any obstacles or delays that may occur in the production process.
Effectively communicate with all team members, internal and external customers, and management.
Act in accordance with all company, state, federal, and international quality, business control, import, and export requirements.
Support and suggest alternative processes for material handling across other departments as necessary, based on production needs or staffing shortages due to absences and vacations.
May provide on the job training and guidance for others as needed i.e. trainer, mentor, buddy.
May operate material handling equipment that could include forklift, electric pallet jacks, shrink-wrap machines, carousels, walkie-stackers, Insta-Pak, and/or order-pickers.
Proactively collaborate across sites with all Leads and Supervisors to support continuous improvement initiatives. Support efforts to maintain a sustainable culture around LEAN and reducing waste, including seeking methods of improvement for all functions of the position.
In accordance with Keysight business objectives, own your development, including but not limited to your value creation plan, required internal trainings like KLM, and optional internal trainings.
Participate in team meetings, review daily goals and metrics, and provide root cause, corrective actions, as necessary.
Professionally respond to all requests with a sense of urgency. Exercise your ability to prioritize all requests based on business need and, if unclear, escalate your question(s) expediently to your lead/supervisor.