Material Handler

Wabtec•Buffalo Grove, IL

24d

About The Position

Performs manual and clerical duties related to storing, issuing, and delivering materials, equipment, and supplies. Compared with a Materials Handler Assistant, this role involves broader knowledge of materials handling operations, independent judgment and decision-making, providing on-the-job training, and resolving problems for others. The role may involve responsibility for higher volumes, high-dollar items, and specified areas, and handling fragile equipment and hazardous materials such as chemicals or gases when necessary. Heavy lifting may be required. The position supports warehouse and assembly operations by receiving, tracking, storing, and moving inventory; supplying parts to assembly cells; and maintaining accurate inventory records. It also involves operating material-handling equipment and computerized systems, following safety practices, and maintaining good housekeeping and 5S standards. Other duties outside the employee’s function or trade may be assigned, with adequate training provided if necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, a technical associate’s degree, 3–6 years of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.
Knowledge of record-keeping practices.
Knowledge of safety practices.
Ability to lift heavy packages and objects.
Ability to follow instructions and management directives.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

Count, weigh, or measure incoming or outgoing items and compare identifying information and quantities against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Transport materials from receiving areas to storage locations or designated areas.
Understand warehouse locations and inventory systems.
Provide needed parts to assembly cells.
Monitor stock levels and report low inventory to management.
Perform cycle counts and enter results in the ERP system.
Operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies, to move stock or reorganize storage.
Use computerized or automated systems to accomplish tasks.
Follow instructions and management directives.
Maintain a safe working environment, good housekeeping, and 5S in the assigned area and across VBI.
Provide on-the-job training and resolve problems for others as needed.
Accept ownership for accomplishing organizational goals and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.