Material Handler

LivaNova•Arvada, CO

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Material Handler handles and accounts for materials required by multiple product lines and departments in manufacturing or warehousing operations. The role includes receiving, warehousing, shipping, inventory control, internal material movement, documentation, and operation of material-handling equipment. Work must be performed accurately, efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, safety rules, corporate policies, and department procedures. After completing Quality Team-approved training, the role may include receiving and shipping neuromodulation, specialty canula, and PPS products. Duties may also include learning and training others on specialty canula processes from receiving through shipping, creating shop orders, and picking, packing, and building kits as needed. The position requires physical transport and lifting, standing and walking for most of the workday, and operating material-handling equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
One to three years of material-handling experience preferred.
Manufacturing-environment experience preferred.
More than one year of experience operating a stand-up forklift and picker lift.
Ability to pass the required eye exam for a forklift license.
Ability to carry out physical job requirements, including physical transport, lifting, and operating material-handling equipment.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds using lifting aids, appropriate techniques, or assistance.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
Ability to relate well to people across the organization and build constructive, effective relationships.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of material-handling experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, warehousing, and shipping functions, including loading and unloading trucks, sorting and downsizing materials, stacking and loading pallets, identifying products, inspecting for damage, preparing internal documents, and entering data.
Stock, issue, and deliver materials internally; direct materials to appropriate storage areas, production lines, and other plant locations.
Pack and weigh materials; enter information into multiple computer systems; maintain accurate records and verify accompanying documents.
Handle hazardous or biohazardous materials and waste, and used medical equipment, as required and in accordance with established safety requirements.
Perform cycle counts, help resolve inventory discrepancies, and contribute to inventory accuracy and effective material flow methods and procedures.
Operate material-handling equipment and maintain required operating licenses.
Participate in process improvement by offering suggestions and assisting with implementation of changes.
Assist with equipment maintenance, and perform product labeling and tagging.
Work as an active member of a team, assist in resolving problems, and take ownership of actions and decisions.
Gather data and prepare information using computerized worksheets or word-processing applications.
Perform routine housekeeping and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Maintain understanding of and perform to applicable regulatory requirements; comply with safety rules, corporate policies, and department procedures.
Following Quality Team-approved training, receive and ship neuromodulation, specialty canula, and PPS products as authorized.
Understand and train others on specialty canula processes from receiving through shipping; create specialty canula shop orders as needed.
Pick, pack, and build kits as needed.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required or assigned.