Material Handler

Avon Technologies PLC•Cleveland, OH

8d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Movement of material in support of the manufacturing process from receiving through production and shipping utilizing various material movement equipment (fork lifts, hand jacks, mobile carts, etc.) Safely load and unload materials onto/from trucks, pallets, skids, storage racks, etc. Coordinate the palletization and proper packing of material for storage or large shipping orders Maintain material supply levels for production processes, utilizing Kanban, flag systems, pick lists and communication with production staff Place material in the appropriate inventory or in-process locations Ensure real-time inventory transactions are carried out using computer systems and wireless scanners Maintain first-in / first-out practices Observe and inspect material in storage areas for signs of inadequate packaging, deterioration, cleanliness Carry out all inventory transactions accurately and in accordance with procedures and work instructions Monitor material storage areas for unauthorized material movements Assist in cycle counting as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Able to safely operate industrial fork lifts, hand jacks and other devices used to push, pull, lift, stack, tier and move material
Able to safely operate equipment such as shrink wrappers, banding equipment, auto tape dispensers and other related equipment used in material handling / packaging / storage
Prior training or certification for fork lift operation
Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using ERP or other computerized system(s) for inventory and material movement utilizing bar codes and scanners is preferred

Responsibilities

Movement of material in support of the manufacturing process from receiving through production and shipping utilizing various material movement equipment (fork lifts, hand jacks, mobile carts, etc.)
Safely load and unload materials onto/from trucks, pallets, skids, storage racks, etc.
Coordinate the palletization and proper packing of material for storage or large shipping orders
Maintain material supply levels for production processes, utilizing Kanban, flag systems, pick lists and communication with production staff
Place material in the appropriate inventory or in-process locations
Ensure real-time inventory transactions are carried out using computer systems and wireless scanners
Maintain first-in / first-out practices
Observe and inspect material in storage areas for signs of inadequate packaging, deterioration, cleanliness
Carry out all inventory transactions accurately and in accordance with procedures and work instructions
Monitor material storage areas for unauthorized material movements
Assist in cycle counting as needed.