Shipping/ Receiving Material Handler

Lanco Group of Companies•Union City, TN

About The Position

The Shipping/ Receiving Material Handler performs warehousing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, product identification and traceability, and material handling and storage tasks with minimal supervision. The role supports incoming-material inspection and the inventory cycle count program, follows the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, and complies with hazardous-waste management requirements. The employee also contributes to continuous improvement, workplace organization, and safety, health, and environmental compliance, with the goal of maintaining a safe work environment and preventing incidents and injuries. The position requires consistent communication with appropriate internal and external contacts and adherence to company policies. Additional duties may include assisting with equipment maintenance and plant safety programs, supporting other departments, participating in improvement teams and daily team activities, and completing special projects or other work assigned by the supervisor. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice. This is a production role in a factory environment with exposure to noise and machinery. It requires accurate hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity and hand strength, and may involve extended standing, stooping, bending, or sitting. Employees may lift 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 knowledge of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow.
Ability to recognize all colors in a normal spectrum.
Skill using Microsoft Office products and other data systems.
Ability to meet deadlines and understand and follow written and verbal instructions, posted work rules, and procedures.
Ability to accept constructive criticism, prioritize and organize work, 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.
Accurate hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and hand strength; ability to grasp, lift, push, and pull.
Ability to work with considerable standing, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods.
Ability to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
Forklift operation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete warehousing, inventory control, receiving, shipping, product identification and traceability, and 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 and contribute to the continuous improvement program, including initiating Engineering Change Requests to improve quality, reduce cycle times, or correct nonconformities.
Comply with hazardous-waste management requirements and the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Maintain workplace organization to support a safe and suitable work environment.
Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicate consistently about activities with appropriate internal and external individuals, and adhere to company policies to reduce liability exposure.
Complete special projects and other work as assigned by the supervisor.
May assist in managing the equipment maintenance program and participate in the plant safety program.
Aid 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.