Senior Material Handler

About the position

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Successfully complete cross-training to perform routine and non-routine functions and related clerical duties in all the areas of material handling, warehousing, kitting (both Electronics and Disposables), receiving, and shipping. Employee must be proficient in the executions of all warehouse and material handling responsibilities. Employee must also be skilled enough to train other employees in all the areas of material handling and warehousing. Plan and perform a variety of operations, processes, and make general decisions as to quality. Understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Provide instruction, training, and leadership to Material Handler. Work with a minimum amount of supervision. Active member of the company's LEAN deployment team, continually striving for advanced methods to improve material acquisition, material movement, and inventory improvements.

Responsibilities

• Cross-trained to perform all Material Handling task at a high skill level: Receiving, Shipping, Kitting (both Electronics and Disposables), Clean Room Material Handling
• Assist with training of warehouse associates
• Must have the ability to flex to various areas of the warehouse operation to ensure we have adequate coverage at all times
• Perform Material Handler responsibilities as required
• Applies LEAN initiatives to optimize material flow through facility
• Leads Kaizen teams to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in material flow, inventory control, and inventory management processes
• Identify any deviations from established procedures such as inappropriate material movements, improper authorization, and incomplete paper work
• Monitor and maintain proper product separation and segregations
• Maintain material flow and related computer transactions
• Maintain inventory accuracy through routine cycle counts
• Identify procedures that can be improved and recommend changes
• Provide Inventory Control and Planner Manager with monthly reports on warehouse activities and performance
• Review all procedures quarterly and advise supervisor of needed or recommended changes
• Interface with internal and external customers and vendors
• Responsible for maintaining warehouse records
• Responsible for assuring all warehouse equipment is in good working order

Requirements

• Successful crossed trained on all Material Handling Responsibilities: Receiving, Shipping, Kitting (both Electronics and Disposables), Clean Room Material Handling
• High school graduate or equivalent plus one year job related experience
• Ability to read, write, compare numbers, perform basic math tasks and understand detailed oral and written instructions
• Ability to recognize and associate name with material and part number
• Knowledge of warehouse locator system and material movement procedures
• Ability to analyze and compare data to exercise judgement in order to make decisions
• Ability to pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Experience using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment
• Capable of continuous walking, standing, and lifting of materials up to 50 lbs
• Must have a good driving record and a valid Texas driver's license
• Must wear safety shoes and back support belt
• Ability to use a calculator and computer