Material Handler
13 days ago
Lake Forest
Job Description Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of daylighting and ventilation solutions for high-performance building envelopes, offering a wide range of high-quality solutions, including translucent daylighting systems, skylights, smoke, and natural ventilation products. To help us continue to grow our business, we’re searching for a Material Handler who will be responsible for monitoring warehouse inventory and performing cycle counts according to inventory reports. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 4% company match, 13 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Cycle counts raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, sub-assemblies, and non-conforming materials daily., • Ensure materials are in proper locations. Conducts searches to locate misclassified inventory. Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders., • Open cartons, bundles, and other containers to count items and/or weigh materials to determine quantity on hand. Weigh and mark product displaying remaining product left. Test all incoming aluminum extrusions as per Receiving SOPs., • Report nonconforming products discrepancies of over/under amounts and any damaged products to supervision - publish weekly and quarterly inventory metrics as required., • Communicate and develop process enhancements as needed (performs root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and recommends process improvements to eliminate them). Ensure that all materials are properly labeled and tagged., • Assist in receiving and put away process for new raw materials and packaging ensuring items are labeled appropriately when required., • Breakdown boxes and pallets as necessary to fit shelving., • Maintains inventory stocking at work centers by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock and at the appropriate work centers, recording location of inventory., • Verifies the accuracy of the type, quantity and quality of materials delivered to stock or work centers., • Notifies the Supervisor about any damaged or defective parts., • Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies., • Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units., • If requested, receive credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in stock., • Ensure completed documents and proof of pickup is obtained for all materials returning to Vendors., • Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections notifying Leadership of any equipment concerns., • Ensures that all materials are labeled, and update labels as needed., • Updates Operational Support with material transactions., • Focus efforts on continuous improvement in conjunction with leadership., • Maintain attendance that is in line with the current company policy for absenteeism., • Assist EHS and Quality/Compliance investigations as required., • Report all defective material via the appropriate channels., • Prior experience in cycle counting, inventory control, and material handling., • 1-2 years’ operating a forklift with a positive safety record (must be licensed)., • Ability to acquire knowledge of products and components and an ability to properly identify products., • Ability to accurately update the MRP system with material transfer data. #ZRKLA