Materials Handler (Weekend shift)

GE Aerospace•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace’s Indianapolis site manufactures complex aerospace components for a variety of applications. The Materials Handler supports the movement, tracking, and shipment of materials and finished products across manufacturing processes and facility locations. This role works on the weekend shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday through Sunday, and participates in a self-directed team environment, supporting LEAN initiatives and safe work practices. The work may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of warehouse or manufacturing-shop material-management experience, and at least one year of data entry and retrieval using a material-management or formal ERP system. Candidates must have basic computer skills, be able to perform simple mathematical counting, lift up to 30 pounds, and stand for long periods. Forklift experience or the ability to be trained and licensed to operate forklifts and pallet-moving equipment safely is required. Employees must be at least 18 by their joining date and meet the stated U.S. Person status requirement for access to export-controlled information.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of warehouse and/or manufacturing-shop material-management experience.
At least 1 year of data entry and retrieval using a material-management or formal ERP system.
Basic computer skills.
Previous forklift-driving experience or ability to be trained and licensed to operate forklifts and pallet-moving equipment safely.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Skills in simple mathematical counting.
Must be at least 18 years old by the time of joining.
Must be able to establish U.S. Person status as specified in the posting to access U.S. export-controlled information.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable. Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in stockroom, shipping, or receiving functions.
Forklift-driver license and experience.
Truck-loading experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a self-directed teaming environment.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
Valid driver's license.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Ship components and finished products within and outside the facility.
Perform material-handling tasks at different stages of manufacturing, including counting, bagging, tagging, packing, and shipping materials.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items safely and efficiently.
Validate cycle counts and paperwork, including reconciling discrepant counts.
Transfer materials manually between processes and locations.
Train and mentor other employees as required.
Coordinate logistics and third-party transportation.
Perform routine procedures using standard operating procedures and written or visual instructions.
Communicate orally and in writing about a variety of situations.
Assist with physical inventory counts.
Keep the workstation, tools, and equipment neat and orderly.
Understand and comply with safety rules and regulations; follow and promote safe work practices.
Maintain accurate work records and communicate effectively and professionally with others.
Support the team concept and learn or perform other duties as required.
Support LEAN initiatives.
Lift light to medium-weight materials and work in positions that may occasionally require crouching, stooping, or awkward posture.