Materials Handler II

Benchmark Electronics•Winona, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler II receives and issues parts and components to and from manufacturing operations, identifies material accurately, maintains stock-location accuracy, and ensures production materials are available for assigned programs. The role handles materials from Receiving and Inspection, as well as material returned from Production, and performs moderately complex material-handling, analysis, and reconciliation tasks. The position exercises judgment within defined procedures, works under limited supervision, and builds productive internal working relationships. It may involve operating a forklift and is classified as safety-sensitive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3+ years of materials or warehouse experience; the qualifications section specifies 3+ years.
Effective organization and prioritization skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
Demonstrated discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism when representing the company.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively individually and on teams.
Ability to work with close supervision to complete tasks.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers.
Understanding of and ability to use continuous-improvement tools.

Responsibilities

Pull parts from stock to build kits assigned to Production Control, then issue and distribute kits to manufacturing.
Fill and account for material requisitions submitted by Operations.
Receive parts and components from Receiving or Inspection and place them into stock.
Assist in tracking and filling backorders as parts and components become available.
Perform cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory balances, investigate discrepancies, and include the Parts Prep area and inventory in Value Add.
Monitor reports to ensure priority material is delivered to the correct location promptly.
Restock shelves with incoming material from various sources and record material locations in the computerized system.
Reconcile kits returned from the production floor, thoroughly researching and documenting discrepancies.
Research and identify material-related issues using available computerized-system inquiries.
Provide basic assistance and direction to lower-level employees if requested by management.
May pull and send component sales-order requests to Shipping.
May operate a forklift.
Monitor reports to ensure warehouse materials are ordered and stored in the appropriate location before production needs them.
Maintain responsibility for the quality of work to meet or exceed customer satisfaction.
Participate in a continuous improvement activity.