Material Handler

IDEX Corporation • Rutherford, NJ

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About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient and accurate movement, storage, and tracking of materials throughout the facility. The role ensures materials are received, stored, and delivered to the appropriate departments or locations safely and on time, while using the organization’s ERP system to manage inventory accurately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid work history.
• Material handling experience.
• Previous experience operating and maintaining industrial powered equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks.
• Must pass internal industrial powered equipment certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work overtime when production demand requires it.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, inventory reports, and packing lists; check in incoming material and sign for it.
• Attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery of parts, processes, and products.
• Basic math, computer, and keyboarding skills for working in the ERP system.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to production lines or workstations and maintain in-process inventory by delivering and opening materials, parts, and supplies listed on production orders or pick sheets.
• Monitor and replenish Kanban inventory levels.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in the assigned work area, including cycle counting, backflushing, and timely material transactions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse by consolidating loads and skids, labeling products and racks, and organizing shelves.
• Follow safety procedures when operating a fork truck, hand truck, or carts, including procedures related to pedestrian traffic, factory property, and transported or handled materials.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify contents against purchase orders, label products, and put them away appropriately.
• Perform ERP transactions to maintain accurate quantity-by-location inventory control.
• Complete safety and maintenance checklists on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO
• Position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED