Receiving Material Handler

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Receiving Material Handler performs general labor associated with moving materials and supports production and shipping schedules by picking and staging parts and equipment, verifying inventory counts and locations, and working in one of the following areas: Inventory Control, Parts/Equipment Shipping, or Receiving. The role involves accurately handling order pick lists and pack lists, recording operations in JDE, maintaining part identification and inventory accuracy, following production and shipping schedules, moving materials safely, and addressing inventory discrepancies and non-conforming materials. The employee maintains an orderly work area, performs required preventive maintenance on machines and equipment, communicates effectively with coworkers and internal customers, and follows safety procedures and SAFESTART concepts. The position also emphasizes dependability, teamwork, ownership, continuous learning and improvement, openness to new perspectives, and learning from mistakes. The employee may prepare hazardous waste for off-site shipment and participates in annual hazardous-waste training.

Requirements

At least one year of related material handling or inventory control experience.
Previous forklift and truck/trailer experience.
Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32 inch and interpret dial-caliper measurements and use hand tools as needed.
Intermediate computer skills, including using computer systems to look up information, clock in and out, and report work activities.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook.
ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately pull and report parts or equipment from order pick lists or pack lists, report operations in JDE, and stage material for other shifts with little to no supervision.
Maintain accurate part identification, stocking locations, and inventory counts in designated pick and pull locations.
Follow production and shipping schedules to receive, pack, or pull parts and work orders in time to meet needs and prevent production downtime.
Check material identification, cross-reference it with production or shipping schedules, move materials safely to the required location, and report inconsistencies or problems to a supervisor.
Lift and move materials safely to designated areas while following shop-floor order instructions and processes.
Complete cycle counts as needed and immediately report discrepancies.
Report non-conforming material and troubleshoot and reconcile inventory issues involving purchased and manufactured parts or equipment.
Determine space requirements for storage locations and outgoing shipment consolidation.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, perform required preventive maintenance on machines and equipment, and report non-conformities until rectified.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and internal customers and contribute as a team player and positive role model.
Maintain dependable attendance, complete goals and projects on time or ahead of schedule, respond cooperatively to assignments and requests, and follow through on commitments.
Be available as a resource to subordinates and peers.
Follow safety procedures, protocols, policies, and SAFESTART concepts, and act when others are not holding themselves accountable.
Lead by example, take ownership, treat others with respect and kindness, and follow through when issues are identified.
Pursue learning opportunities and support improvements by questioning existing practices and being open-minded.
Seek and consider perspectives from available sources, involve stakeholders in decisions, and remain open to input.
Consider short- and long-term outcomes, admit mistakes, and learn from them.
Wear required steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses.
Prepare hazardous waste for off-site shipment as needed and participate in annual hazardous-waste training.