Material Handler - 2nd Shift (All locations)

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of material into and out of the warehouse. This role utilizes industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment to manage material flow. The position involves picking and delivering materials to manufacturing, performing receiving and shipping functions, and executing necessary transactional tasks within the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system. Additionally, the Material Handler will be involved in area housekeeping, making supply runs, assisting team members, performing cycle counts, and conducting physical inventories. Key performance measurements include inventory record accuracy, transaction efficiency, safe operation of equipment, customer response time, and shipping performance.

Requirements

Ability to obtain certification and ability to operate all material handling equipment including, but not limited to, industrial lift trucks.
Basic written and verbal communication skills needed.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Moderate to heavy physical lifting, up to 50lbs.
Ability to maneuver in or around equipment.
Ability to stand, walk and move around for the entirety of the scheduled work shift.
Ability to perform physical tasks requiring frequent repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning body to load and unload materials from racks, skids, and carts of varying heights.
Ability to obtain a basic understanding of the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system, which uses computerized records and bar code scanning technology.
Must be a team player.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1+ years of manufacturing or material handling experience.

Responsibilities

Pick and deliver material to manufacturing as directed, using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
Perform receiving and shipping functions using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, put-aways, and shipments using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
Operate material handling equipment, as required, to load/unload trucks, as well as put away/pick material.
Perform area housekeeping.
Make trips for supplies and pick-ups, as assigned.
Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas where help is needed, including production.
Perform periodic cycle counts as directed and assist in reconciliation of record variances through investigation of inventory history and related transactions.
Conduct physical inventories as scheduled.
Monitor and improve key performance measurements including inventory record accuracy, transaction efficiency, safety, customer response time, and shipping performance.
Other duties as assigned.