Material Handler, ELSCO

Hamilton Associates Inc•Owings Mills, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Associates, a diverse, growth-oriented, Lean-driven, ISO-Certified manufacturing company is currently seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our team. Elevator Safety Company (ELSCO), a division of Hamilton Associates, Inc., is the leading designer and manufacturer of roller guides and swivel sliding guide shoes used by elevator manufacturers and building contractors worldwide. As a result of our 60+ years of success and continuing growth within our industry, ELSCO is recognized as a leader in providing superior, consistent and responsive customer service. To further solidify and strengthen this part of ELSCO’s brand promise, the Company is building an organizational culture of teamwork, engagement, learning, and continuous improvement/ innovation.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a material handling capacity.
A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience operating fork lift equipment, and pallet jacks preferably in a facility with push back racking.
Intermediate knowledge of ERP systems, proven experience entering accurate data into ERP systems manually and adjusting inventory.
Familiarity with shipping or warehouse management software.
Possess a high degree of accuracy and strong data entry skills.
Stress tolerant, able to balance a multitude of priorities at one time.
Takes direction and operates independently to complete daily tasks.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to become forklift certified and to train others in proper usage of our forklift equipment.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
Forklift certified.
Understanding of OSHAs Hazardous Communication Standards and understands how to read and interpret safety data sheets.
Technical or vocational education.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the loading and unloading materials in ELSCO's warehouse.
Safely utilizes the forklift/pallet jack/hand trucks to expediently move materials throughout the production process.
Receives shipments, adjusts receiving information in the ERP system, and ensures the accuracy of materials flow between the warehouse production floor(s).
Effectively ensures availability of the required quantity of parts to support production and material planning targets as they align to company goals; performs and tracks daily cycle count on finished goods.
Uses First In, First Out methodologies by ensuring that the oldest inventory is used or shipped first, reducing waste and maintaining inventory accuracy.
Picks parts to create kits and deliver them to shipping.
Minimizes operator downtime by stocking production areas, removes waste/finished goods, and assists with rapid changeovers.
Notify facilities when warehouse equipment needs maintenance or repair.
Looks for ways to continuously improve our warehousing processes and communicates these ideas to the Production Group Lead.
Responsible for maintaining floor stock and Kanban cards.
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly warehouse.
Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.