Material Handler/Parts Warehouse Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role combines material handling operations with comprehensive parts warehouse management. The position is responsible for coordinating incoming/outgoing loads, managing material master data, and sourcing parts while ensuring strict compliance with quality, safety, and accounting standards. Additionally, this role supports maintenance activities through parts identification, preventative maintenance assistance, and equipment staging.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years of material moving/forklift operation
3+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment
Forklift certification required
Training in rigging for complex lifts is essential
Proficiency in SAP, eMaint, and Microsoft Office is required
Ability to multi-task and communicate professionally with team members
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and hazardous material handling
Thorough knowledge of industry, equipment, and parts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts and other powered equipment and tools
Ability to use respirators with knowledge of chemicals
Use of required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

2-year degree in Business or Industrial Maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies, including SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards.
Identify and report hazards immediately to ensure swift correction.
Utilize required PPE, including respirators, and maintain knowledge of chemical hazards.
Complete assigned SEQ-related PM work orders.
Monitor goods issue service windows and handle daily receipts, including scanning documents into SAP (MIGO).
Maintain accurate parts locations, perform bin-to-bin transfers, and manage warehouse stock placement.
Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing equipment repairs with Logistics.
Identify materials for obsoletion and assist with physical inventory audits and fiscal requirements.
Manage tools, issue portable gas monitors, and maintain the tool area.
Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts, to load/unload and move equipment.
Ensure documentation for deliveries (BOLs and COAs) is accurate and meets quality standards.
Collaborate across departments and with contractors to accomplish goals.
Suggest and implement operational improvements, cost-reduction ideas, and best practices.
Conduct routine 5S sustainability audits and area inspections to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace, ensuring tools and materials are stored in their designated functional locations.