Material Handler

Polamer Precision, Inc.•New Britain, CT

96d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Spider needs to be thoroughly familiar with the materials, tools and methods of the process they are supporting. By working within the processes this position also requires to be constantly moving and facilitating workflow all the while keeping the workplace clean and efficient. The Route should be systematic, every day the position should have a timeline or a system to go by. Their rounds should be made at regular intervals always checking for finished operations and replenishing operators with the next job or more material. This position is a critical role in making continuous flow and a smoothly functioning Lean system a reality.

Requirements

Must be able to perform repetitive movements daily.
Required to always wear safety shoes and safety glasses when on the shop floor.
May be required to use protective equipment such as gowns and safety goggles.
Requires using cranes.
Assignment may require working on loud and potentially dangerous machinery/materials.
Required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data.
Must be able to move and lift objects of up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with materials, tools, and methods of the process they are supporting.
Systematic approach to daily tasks with a timeline or system.
Ability to work within a Lean system.

Responsibilities

To oversee the workflow processes throughout the company, allocating raw material, physically handling the material to appropriate work centers, attending to problems as they occur
Ability to read and understand blueprints, job routings, and a working knowledge of the PLEX database system
Proactively responding to the dispatch schedule and constant communication with production department throughout the workday
To review alerts on Work Center Inventory Requirements and ensure they align with receiving raw material dates if not already allocated
Analyzing changes in demand and communicating them to the appropriate personnel, this helps me to keep customer required ship dates current within the ERP system departments
Starting cycle counts in Inventory control, completing cycle counts- accounting for all physical inventory/tooling in exact locations in PLEX, adjusting inventory as necessary, creating Master Units for Lot Management of materials
Working with other departments to maintain jobs get to next operation in a timely manner and assisting at control centers when need be
Always striving to improve customer service metrics scoring to ensure that the company meets its goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance plans including dental and vision
Company paid insurance packages: life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability
401k and HRA Funding
Company paid apparel with dry cleaning
Safety shoe vouchers
Paid time off, paid holidays and paid floating holidays to accommodate our diverse work environment
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Continued education and professional development
Company paid job training
Family leave
Employee discounts
On-site Micro Market
Company family picnic and holiday parties