Material Handler

GE HealthCare•Florence, SC

About The Position

Executes the receiving, storing, use, staging, and distribution of materials required for product assembly. The position may also include manufacturing, assembly, basic testing, training, packaging, and shipping of products. The Material Handler moves materials between areas, processes receipts and issues in an electronic material management system, supports inventory accuracy and replenishment, and works with logistics and production teams to prevent shortages and resolve discrepancies. The role also performs manufacturing and assembly tasks according to work instructions and quality procedures, maintains production output, supports troubleshooting, and may train team members or perform more complex assembly and testing when needed. The role requires compliance with GE HealthCare environmental, health and safety, quality, training, and documentation requirements. This includes following applicable quality policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting concerns, and working within production, configuration-control, nonconformance, and rework documentation processes. The position may be assigned to an off-site warehouse and requires willingness to work off-shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or local equivalent.
At least 2 years of storing and material handling or related experience.
Willingness to work off-shifts and overtime as needed.
Willingness to work at an off-site warehouse location if needed.
Proficiency in basic mathematics.
Proficiency with basic hand tools, including tools such as saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, and ratchets.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with software tools such as Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to consistently lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand instructions about duties to be performed.
Team-oriented and accountable for team success in delivering business targets, with responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
Demonstrated attention to detail and quality-minded work habits.
Ability to communicate well and work with others.
Knowledge and understanding of production processes, work instructions, documentation configuration control, and nonconforming and rework documentation requirements, and ability to operate within them to ensure devices conform to specifications.
Awareness of and compliance with GEHC quality, quality-management, training, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of quality and inventory control.
Knowledge of computerized material flow methods.
Comfort using electronic manufacturing and production systems and tools such as eANDON, eDHR, and Trello.
Willingness to learn new skills, perform a variety of manufacturing-process tasks and roles, and teach or coach others.
Prior experience using a forklift and weight scales, or a fork truck license (PIT Training).
Prior experience in a medical-device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Physically move materials between areas using handcarts, forklifts, magnet movers, or overhead cranes.
Pick parts and products for shipment, ensuring correct identification and quantity.
Receive and issue material requisitions for internal and external departments, both physically and in the system.
Quantify and verify cycle counts; perform cycle audits and physical inventory as scheduled or needed.
Process materials against purchase orders and work orders using an electronic material management system.
Coordinate with on-site or off-site warehousing facilities for parts replenishment and material storage.
Work with logistics and production personnel to resolve or prevent part shortages.
Help reconcile inventory discrepancies and report them to the Supervisor.
Follow work procedures, schematics, bills of materials, work instructions, and process aid sheets, including complex instructions.
Perform manufacturing and assembly operations, basic troubleshooting, and advanced or complex assembly and testing when required.
Assist in writing or developing work procedures.
Maintain daily production output.
Follow EHS and quality policies and procedures, and comply with applicable EHS regulations.
Participate in quality-control inspections when required and work with team leaders, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency.
Maintain working partnerships with the immediate team and with assembly, materials, logistics, and test teams across manufacturing operations and shifts.
Train other team members when required.
Complete planned quality and compliance training within required deadlines; identify and report quality or compliance concerns and take corrective action as required.
Follow applicable requirements for stop orders, concessions, ESD, calibration, preventative maintenance, material identification and segregation, and good documentation practices.
Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams.