Material Handler

HDT•Spokane, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937. The primary function of this position is to prepare and load outgoing shipments and unload trucks of incoming goods and to handle material required for assembly. Work is performed with direction from a supervisor or work lead with work delegated on a regular basis.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial trucks in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
High School Diploma or GED
Basic understanding of inventory control systems and ability to accurately complete shipping, receiving, and inventory paperwork.
Goal oriented and team focused to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner
Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, work overhead with arms, and sit or stand for several hours at a time
Eye/hand coordination required to operate equipment and tools
Ability to wear proper Personal Protective (PPE), as required per plant rules
Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary, including weekends
This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Valid forklift operator certification from an OSHA-compliant training program.
Familiarity with warehouse layouts, material flow, loading docks, and storage practices.

Responsibilities

Able to follow safety practices, and meet quality standards of work.
Safely operate various types of forklifts (e.g., sit-down, stand-up, pallet jack) to move, load, unload, and stack materials and products within the warehouse or production facility.
Perform daily forklift inspections and routine maintenance checks. Report any malfunctions or safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and integrity of materials handled.
Verify shipping and receiving documentation for completeness.
Deliver raw materials, components, and supplies to designated workstations or production lines to support manufacturing processes.
Stage finished goods for shipment or storage.
Able to look-up and investigate transaction history to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Accurately reports shop floor production data via computer terminal and/or written reporting.
Adheres to all quality and safety standards
Delivers products and supplies to internal user/customer
Documents each receipt (packing slip, bill of lading, etc.) to support computer system entries
Enters receipts in computer
Follows both visual and written work instructions in order to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted.
Maintains general housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the dock and inventory areas
May participate in lean/six sigma/quality/safety initiatives as required
Performs stock picking, cycle counting, and point of use stocking tasks using manual and motorized material handling equipment including tow motors and pallet jacks.
Performs cycle counting of parts and material handling duties as prescribed by Supervisor.
Performs material data transactions on computer terminal.
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervision.
Produces or verifies packing list and/or bill of lading
Receives incoming products and raw materials
Requires completion of incoming inspection testing, confirmation of certificate of conformance and reconciliation of receiving/purchase documentation.
Verifies receipt and match to purchase order
Requires hands on cleaning and maintenance along with organizational and interpersonal skills to coordinate with other departments and outside waste disposal vendor
Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned
Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization