Material Handler 2nd Shift

ABEC Inc•Bethlehem, PA

10d

About The Position

The Material Handler manages inventory through a database and maintains inventory levels needed to meet daily distribution demands. The role processes transactions for materials and components received into stock or issued for production and customer service orders, and enters data into the ERP system to record material movement and use. It maintains accurate inventory counts in stockroom locations and in the ERP system, including periodic cycle counts and physical audits to reconcile discrepancies. The position prepares, packages, and issues materials to Production according to shop orders, pick lists, or bills of material, verifying part numbers, quantities, and serial or lot numbers as applicable. It monitors Min/Max stock levels, initiates orders for production supplies and consumables, assists Production and QC/Receiving, and performs administrative functions supporting Quality Department activities. The Material Handler also helps resolve inventory discrepancies, identify process improvements, analyze slow-moving or obsolete inventory, and coordinate potential returns or other dispositions with Purchasing. Additional duties include preparing or processing inventory transfers between ABEC warehouse locations, supporting Continuous Improvement opportunities, completing other assigned tasks, and operating forklifts and other equipment to move freight. The position is scheduled for second shift, 2:00–10:30 p.m., with a 10% shift differential. Initial training takes place on first shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in a technical field is preferred.
Three years of post-graduate work in a related field or function.
Basic to intermediate computer skills, including the ability to navigate an ERP system and transact items.
Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds (23 kilograms).
Ability to stand for long periods and perform potentially heavy manual labor.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment.
Ability to travel when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field.
Awareness of and prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement (CI).
Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory records and maintain stock levels to meet daily distribution demands.
Process inventory transactions for materials and components received into stock or issued for Production or Customer Service orders.
Enter ERP data to reflect the movement and use of materials and components.
Maintain accurate physical and ERP inventory counts; conduct cycle counts and physical audits.
Prepare, package, and issue materials to Production according to shop orders, pick lists, and bills of material, verifying part numbers, quantities, and serial or lot numbers as applicable.
Monitor Min/Max inventory and report stock status; initiate orders for production supplies or consumables as requested.
Assist the Production and QC/Receiving departments as needed.
Perform administrative functions supporting Quality Department activities.
Help resolve discrepancies in identification, quantity, location, or status of materials and components.
Evaluate procedures and propose improvements to accuracy, efficiency, or productivity.
Assist with inventory analyses to identify slow-moving or obsolete items and coordinate possible returns or other dispositions with Purchasing.
Prepare materials and documentation for transfers to other ABEC warehouse locations or process incoming inventory transfers.
Identify and drive Continuous Improvement opportunities.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Operate forklifts and other equipment to move freight.