Material Handler - 2nd Shift (All locations)

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material into and out of the warehouse in a safe, accurate and efficient manner, using industrial lift trucks and other material handling equipment (as necessary) to perform the movement of material.

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 the following measurements: 99.95% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and efficient basis as periodically set by the supervisor, high level of safety when operating on or around industrial lift trucks, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping-related performance (impact on customer).
Other duties as assigned.