Materials Handler

PDM • Carlisle, IA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining inventory, locating material for production orders, and preparing finished stock for shipment. This role requires adherence to PDM's Core Values including Relationship Building, Accountability, Urgency, Innovation, and Creating Return on Efforts. The position focuses on increasing productivity, lowering material cost, and assisting in the transformation of the shop floor culture to one of Continuous Improvement and Accountability. Reliability through exceptional attendance and embracing a positive culture are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Current and valid OSHA forklift operation certificate
• High school diploma/GED required
• Strong attention to detail
• 1+ years’ inventory management experience
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time
• lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs
• crawl on hands and knees
• climb a ladder
• be able to work long hours
• This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
• Maintains in-process inventory.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.

What This Job Offers

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