Shipping/ Receiving Material Handler

Lanco • Union City, TN

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About The Position

The Shipping/ Receiving Material Handler completes warehousing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, product identification and traceability, and proper material handling and storage tasks with minimal supervision. The role supports inventory cycle counts and incoming-materials inspection, uses continuous-improvement processes, and initiates Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times, or correct nonconformities. The employee complies with hazardous-waste management requirements, ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements, and all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures. The position also helps maintain an organized, safe, and suitable workplace; communicates activities to appropriate internal and external contacts; and follows company policies to reduce liability exposure.

Additional duties may include assisting with equipment maintenance and plant safety programs, supporting other departments, participating in small-group improvement teams, daily team meetings, and team exercise sessions, and identifying and submitting improvement opportunities. Other tasks or special projects may be assigned by the supervisor. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

The position is classified as production work in a factory environment with exposure to noise and machinery. It requires accurate hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, hand strength, and the ability to grasp, lift, push, and pull. Work may involve prolonged standing, stooping, bending, or sitting, and lifting parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Forklift operation is a special requirement.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehousing, inventory control, cycle counting, packaging, and logistics.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize all colors in a normal spectrum.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office products and other data systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines; understand and follow written and verbal instructions, posted work rules, and procedures; and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with subordinates, management, vendors, and other employees.
• Forklift operation.
• Accurate hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and hand strength; ability to grasp, lift, push, and pull.
• Ability to perform work involving considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods and lifting parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training in inventory management, logistics, or material processing.

Responsibilities

• Complete warehousing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, product identification and traceability, material handling, and storage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assist with the inventory cycle count program.
• Complete tasks required by the incoming-materials inspection program.
• Use continuous-improvement processes and initiate Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times, or correct nonconformities.
• Comply with hazardous-waste management requirements and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Maintain workplace organization to support a safe and suitable work environment.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
• Communicate consistently about activities with appropriate internal and external individuals.
• Follow company policies to eliminate or reduce exposure to liability.
• Complete special projects or other work as assigned by the supervisor.
• May assist in managing the equipment maintenance program and participate in the plant safety program.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Participate in small-group improvement activity teams, daily team meetings, and team exercise sessions.
• Identify improvement opportunities and submit them in accordance with the Continuous Improvement Program.

What This Job Offers

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