Parts Warehouse Material Handling Tech - Swing Shift

BENCHMADE•Oregon City, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handling Technician I role includes four indirect labor areas: Receiving, Shipping, Parts Warehouse, and Driver. This position primarily focuses on Parts Warehouse duties, including issuing manufacturing orders for Production, issuing kits to final assembly, maintaining the accuracy of component parts, and maintaining inventory of knife components. The role also includes managing inventory electronically, performing cycle counts, moving parts and inventory safely, supporting internal customers and vendors, maintaining an organized work area, and contributing to improvements in warehousing procedures. The broader Material Handling Technician I role may also include receiving incoming and outgoing materials, distributing products to departments, preparing finished goods for shipment, replenishing product bins, and transporting materials between company locations. The job is based on the production floor and may involve overtime or a shift change. Travel is as needed and is listed as less than 5% for common material-handling roles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three to four years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment; equivalency or the qualification standard will also be considered.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, coolants, abrasives, heat, cold, adhesives, and automated and manual machinery while wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and Kevlar gloves.
Familiarity with MRP systems and inventory transactions.
Basic understanding of inventory controls and cycle counting.
Strong computer and data-entry skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Good verbal and written communication skills with coworkers, internal customers, and vendors.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and time sensitivity.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask accurately.
Quality-conscious approach and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively in a positive team environment.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, and walk for long periods.
Travel as needed, less than 5% of the time for common material-handling roles.
Overtime and/or shift change may be required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory electronically using the Syspro MRP system and other computer applications.
Identify, label, and place materials in stock, and record inventory locations.
Perform cycle counts of inventory.
Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders and vendors.
Safely operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move parts and inventory to the proper locations.
Complete pre-use inspections of material-handling equipment and identify when lockout/tagout is appropriate.
Follow safety guidelines, procedures, and policies, and identify and report safety concerns.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Support ongoing reporting of key performance metrics.
Display job-specific competency as defined by training proficiency matrices.
Contribute ideas to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
Issue manufacturing orders for Production, including kits for final assembly, and maintain component-part accuracy and knife-component inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.