Material Handler-2

GE Vernova • Findlay Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment, and inputting all shipment information into the ERP computer system. The Material Handler will compare identifying information and counts, weigh, or measure items to verify information against various shipping documents. They will determine the method of shipment, make carrier arrangements, and affix shipping labels. This position involves assembling containers, packing items securely, and posting weights and shipping charges. Additionally, the Material Handler will unpack and examine incoming shipments, handle discrepancies, participate in physical inventories, and route items to internal departments. They may operate a forklift or hand-truck and will be responsible for pulling and kitting parts for the assembly team. Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to make decision with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with internal customers. Internal customers may include production, engineers, and management personnel.
• Ability to prioritize workload and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and department goals, essential.
• Must be able to independently arrange and organize work efforts on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task on a consistent basis.
• Ability to make recommendations regarding job methods and departmental procedures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in performing assignments.
• Ability to lift packages/shipments weighing on average between 20 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use telephone, computer, monitor, mouse/track ball, and keyboard for limited periods of time.
• Must be able to attend work on a daily basis in a regular and timely manner.
• Extended hours or overtime maybe required on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Prior production and inventory control experience helpful
• Forklift certification
• Reach Stacker or Crane certification
• Must be familiar with ERP systems. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Calculate surface, volumes, weights and dimensions of packaged equipment or components.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Inputs all shipment information into ERP computer system.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Makes carrier arrangements when necessary.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding.
• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items/goods, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Participates in physical inventories and inventory reconciliation exercises to meet overall inventory accuracy goals.
• Routes items to various internal departments and kanban areas for manufacturing projects.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• May operate forklift truck or use hand-truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Pull and kit parts for the assembly team to assemble projects/orders.
• Other duties may be assigned by management to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 40 hours of personal business time
• 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
• Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED