Seasonal Material Handler (Cycle Count) - 2nd shift
About The Position
The Seasonal Material Handler (Cycle Count) supports material handling needs, primarily by picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas to help ensure efficient production. The role works closely with production lines to support the use of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand, while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity standards. Duties and qualifications vary by Material Handler level and by production or distribution assignment. The position operates on the second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Listed hourly pay is $20.75 plus a $2.50 shift premium for Material Handler I ($23.25 total), and $22.25 plus a $2.50 shift premium for Material Handler II ($24.75 total). The role works under the direction and supervision of a Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager. Work takes place in a typical manufacturing environment, with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. Employees must comply with assigned location PPE requirements.
Requirements
- Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
- Ability to identify and resolve basic problems; advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving ability is required for Material Handler II and III roles.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- Positive and professional work ethics.
- For production Material Handler II: 1 year of material handling experience.
- For production Material Handler III: 2 years of material handling or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- For distribution Material Handler II: 2 years of material handling or warehouse experience.
- For distribution Material Handler III: 5 years of material handling or forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Ability to train other employees in established processes is required for Material Handler II and III roles.
- For distribution Material Handler I: ability to read and understand work instructions.
- Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Basic problem-solving knowledge.
- Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
- Basic PC knowledge.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work at heights.
- For Material Handler III: demonstrated experience in root-cause problem solving methods such as 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA.
- For Material Handler III: demonstrated experience training employees to work instructions or standard work.
- For Material Handler III: previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP system such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Responsibilities
- Pick warehoused parts and deliver them to assembly areas to support efficient production and customer demand.
- Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
- Learn to operate, and safely operate, forklifts and other equipment used to transport materials within the facility.
- Perform daily forklift inspections and use required equipment safely and effectively.
- Work flexibly across products and areas to support business needs.
- Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, teammates, and cross-functional partners; participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
- Use the ERP system for basic functions, or proficiently access information and perform transactions as required for the role level.
- Resolve problems at the appropriate level, recommend solutions, and apply established procedures and best practices.
- Participate in project teams and continuous improvement projects, including leading portions as appropriate.
- Contribute to improving processes, lead times, throughput, cost, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Train or assist in training employees learning new work areas according to work instructions, as appropriate to the role level.
- Support the Drive to Zero program and follow safe working practices and company safety initiatives.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, quality, attendance, professional work ethics, and accountability for commitments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
