Material Handler
About The Position
Receive, stock, and take inventory of raw materials and parts for machines produced by Amada America, Inc. Distribute parts to production departments at the Brea or La Mirada manufacturing facilities. The role includes interpreting shipping documents, moving and preparing materials for production processes, documenting material movements, reporting discrepancies, and maintaining orderly warehouse, receiving, and shipping areas. The position reports to the Department Supervisor. Pay is $23.00 per hour. Very little travel is expected, though occasional transport or pickup of items at another location may be required. Daily lifting averages 25 lb.
Requirements
- Perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Speak and write English at a high school level or better.
- Have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, internet browsers, and smartphones.
- Understand and complete job orders with moderate supervision.
- Safely operate a forklift and crane to transport materials.
Nice To Haves
- Learn logistics processes to solve problems and multitask with limited supervision.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 (2015).
- Ability to follow 5S standards.
- Working knowledge of Excel and email applications.
- Prior material handling training in a manufacturing or similar environment.
Responsibilities
- Interpret shipping documents to identify and count items.
- Sign and submit shipping documents, including packing slips and bills of lading, to logistics leads, supervisors, and purchasing staff.
- Arrange parts on carts or pallets for transport within and outside the manufacturing facility.
- Prepare or kit sheet metal and structural steel parts for subsequent processes such as welding, painting, or assembly.
- Document material transport by checking off parts lists, entering parts information into a database, and completing job time cards.
- Report damaged, defective, unidentified, and obsolete parts to logistics supervisors and managers.
- Organize and clean warehouse, receiving, and shipping areas to support locating, identifying, and transporting items.
- Keep shelves, pallet areas, and workstations neat; sweep, dust, and mop; and maintain an orderly warehouse and work area.
- Participate actively in company safety programs and comply with the corporate environmental, health, and safety program.
- Perform other functions specified by Production Control management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
