Material Handler

ASSA ABLOY • Kensington, CT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is hiring an onsite, full-time, union Material Handler in Berlin, Connecticut. The position works from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Under supervision, the Material Handler performs manual and clerical duties in Controlled Stores, Receiving, and Shipping, including checking, verifying, sorting, storing, packing, and moving parts and finished goods. The role uses manual and electronic equipment to handle inventory and shipments, maintain records, and support quality and safety requirements.

ASSA ABLOY describes itself as a global access-solutions company with nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries. The company says it supports career growth through feedback, training, and development opportunities and values diverse, inclusive teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma, trade school diploma, or equivalent manufacturing work experience.
• Knowledge of and compliance with plant safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Check, verify, store, sort, lay out, and pack parts and finished goods in Controlled Stores, Receiving, and Shipping.
• Perform cycle checks as required.
• Assign storage locations and arrange goods according to tickets and orders for movement within the department or to other departments.
• Weigh and identify material as required.
• Select appropriate boxes; stamp containers or folios and apply labels and other required information.
• Sort, store, or arrange incoming orders for shipment to the designated Router according to supervision instructions and postal guides.
• Package bulk component parts and sub-assemblies for shipment to outside divisions or customers.
• Weigh and count goods, handle exchange returns, and address shortages or errors by notifying supervision or contacting the departments involved.
• Maintain shipment records and files, report discrepancies to supervision, prepare statements for postal authorities, and complete shipment and filing forms.
• Operate scales, postal meters, and packing equipment.
• Use manual or electronic equipment and barcode scanners; enter assigned locations on CRTs and access terminal screens for inventory locations and item-number history.
• Move materials within or between departments and load or unload carriers using available equipment.
• Inspect material-handling equipment and complete required inspection reports.
• Follow quality work instructions, segregate nonconforming material in a designated area, check counts for accuracy, and notify supervision when quality requirements or counts cannot be met.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Know and follow plant safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• 14 paid holidays; the schedule may adjust slightly in future years based on the holiday shutdown schedule.
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching, subject to plan eligibility.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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