Material Handler

Lanco Group of Companies•Markham, IL

67d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and cycle counting programs to support production schedules and customer requirements. This role involves completing warehousing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, product identification and traceability, and proper material handling and storage tasks. The Material Handler will also complete inventory transactions using a PC and barcode scanner, assist with the Inventory Cycle Count Program, and utilize continuous improvement programs. Compliance with safety and hazardous material handling regulations, including Hazardous Waste Management, is essential. The position requires ensuring compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to achieve zero incidents and injuries, and assisting in delivering necessary training to coworkers. Consistent communication on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external) and adherence to Companywide policies are also key responsibilities. Special projects or work as assigned will be part of the role.

Requirements

High School graduate, or equivalent.
Material Handler experience.
Experience making inventory transactions through an ERP system (preferably Epicor E9) and through barcode scanner.
Ability to perform Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Cycle Counting, Packaging, and Logistics.
Attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
Ability to accept constructive criticism.
Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with subordinates, members of management, vendors, and other employees.
Fork Lift Operation.
Basic Computer Skills.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in Inventory Management, Logistics or material processing.
Experience picking and issuing material to Production.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and cycle counting programs to support production schedules and customer requirements.
Completes Warehousing, Inventory Control, Receiving, Shipping, Product Identification and traceability, and proper material handling and storage tasks.
Completes inventory transactions such as transfers, issues, receipts on PC and barcode scanner.
Assists with Inventory Cycle Count Program.
Uses continuous improvement program.
Complies with safety and hazardous material handling regulations, and requirements for Hazardous Waste Management.
Ensures compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
Assists in delivering required training to ensure that all coworkers have the necessary skills to perform their jobs properly and safely.
Communicates consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (internal & external).
Maintains ongoing communication and adheres to all Companywide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability.
Performs special projects or work as assigned.
Provides assistance to other departments, as needed.
May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams and daily Team Meetings.
Initiates Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times and/or to correct nonconformities.
Complies with Quality Management System requirements in accordance with ISO9001.
Identifies opportunities for improvements and submits continuous improvement ideas.