Production Material Handler

Ivoclar NA•Franklin Township, NJ

6d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing material requests, picking and delivering raw materials and semi-finished goods, leading batch kitting activities, and performing inventory movements. The role involves utilizing inventory management systems, preparing materials for return to storage, and removing materials from production lines. Additionally, the position requires monitoring and replenishing stock levels, performing cycle counts, completing inventory transactions, and participating in daily department meetings. The Material Handler will also follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), support training programs, perform preventive maintenance on equipment, and exercise good judgment regarding safety and operational policies. A sense of urgency is required to minimize production delays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 years of Warehouse, Logistics, or equivalent experience.
Good experience in using inventory or warehouse management system.
Reasonable computer software skills including, MS Office.
Ability to complete assigned tasks within working hours and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate potential issues to the manager and help develop potential solutions and improvements.
Strong attention to detail, quality conscious, and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to maintain accurate paperwork and execute good documentation practices.
Ability to be a good team member and work well with diverse groups & personalities.
Safety conscious and compliant with all health and safety regulations.
Have a valid Driver's License and the ability to operate company vehicles, including Box Truck.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage requests for materials through various communication channels not limited to email, inventory management systems and visual identifiers (Kanban cards).
Pick bulk raw materials / semi-finished goods from various storage locations and deliver to product staging areas in a secure and consolidated manner.
Lead batch kitting activities for material delivery into production.
Utilize inventory management system(s) to identify specific material Batches or target First Expiry First Out (FEFO) or First In First Out (FIFO) inventory management.
Transfer materials from staging area(s) to the respective production line(s).
Prepare raw materials / semi-finished goods for return to storage locations, secured in packaging and accurately labeled with quantity.
Remove raw materials / semi-finished goods / finished goods from production lines to their respective staging area and/or warehouse locations in a secure and consolidated manner.
Monitor and replenish stock levels at Kanban (intermediate storage) locations, as needed.
Perform inventory movements using various equipment not limited to manual / motorized pallet jacks, fork trucks, box truck and other equipment, as needed.
Perform cycle counts not limited to quantity corrections or inventory management activities.
Complete inventory transactions within active inventory management system(s).
Perform multiple inventory storage replenishment through the production space daily.
Actively participate in daily department meetings to be aware of priorities and/or communicate relevant information.
Follow current, governing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions.
Lead and support training programs within the scope of work to support department needs.
Responsible for performing preventive Maintenance on equipment in all facilities as specified in the preventive maintenance program.
Provide ownership and support to inventory needs as identified by Production and/or Warehouse.
Exercise good judgment in accordance with safety and operational policies and procedures.
Operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment to minimize delays to production and product shipment needs.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.