Material Handler

USA GFX Solutions Career•Louisville, KY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler (Level 1) manages shipping and receiving of products and parts to support the customer build schedule. The role monitors customer portals, releases advance shipping notices (ASNs), processes returns, prepares shippers, and creates packing slips and bills of lading in Epicor. It also maintains minimum and maximum stock levels and controls long-term, short-term, and immediate material usage while resolving material issues. The position works with Purchasing and Materials, Production, and Quality to coordinate shipments, meet customer requirements, manage inventory, and address non-conforming or incorrect parts. The role must follow applicable quality, environmental, hazardous-material handling, and occupational safety requirements. Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and production-floor environment, with production-floor presence required for at least 60% of daily work time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0 to 3 months of material handling experience required.
Must have and maintain a valid forklift certification.
Strong computer skills, including understanding of purchasing software.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Knowledge of TS16949 or IATF 16949, quality audits, an Environmental Management System, and OSHA.
Must wear personal protective equipment at all times on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

3 to 6 months of material handling experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor customer portals and schedules to ensure production requirements can be met.
Work with the Purchasing/Materials Department to schedule product pick-ups and deliveries.
Receive and process incoming shipments according to work instructions.
Release ASNs according to customer requirements.
Return shippers according to customer requirements, when applicable.
Operate industrial equipment and maintain a valid operator’s permit.
Plan production schedules for painted parts, when applicable, according to customer orders.
Process required paperwork when parts are incorrect; processes may vary by customer.
Prepare packing slips and bills of lading and create releases for inventory parts in Epicor.
Control inventory through long-term storage, short-term storage, and immediate usage, and resolve material issues promptly.
Maintain Super-G and Sims Ratings.
Communicate discrepancies and continuous-improvement recommendations to the Plant Manager or designee.
Work with the Quality Department to ensure non-conforming material is tagged according to applicable procedures.
Ensure material inventory meets customer production build schedules in accordance with IATF 16949 requirements.
Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and the Hazardous Communication Policy.
Ensure hazardous waste is handled, stored, and shipped according to the EPA’s RCRA standard.
Ensure OSHA and internal safe operating principles are followed, take reasonable precautions to protect employees, and ensure employees are informed and supervised regarding workplace hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.