Material Handler 1 (Day shift)

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Your Role:

A Material Handler I is responsible for the daily performance of the warehouse processes assigned by Management and responsible with assisting the other Material Handlers on the warehouse team. The employee will assure optimum performance by maintaining full compliance with operating instructions, Company policies, and procedures as well as assuring the safe and environmentally compliant operation of the warehouse processes. The Material Handler I will assist Management in establishing performance, job skill, environmental and safety expectations for their areas of responsibility within the Warehouse Department. The Material Handler I will also have the responsibility, when assigned by Management, to oversee any on-the-job training for the Material Handler I classifications.

• Assure safe and environmentally compliant operation of the warehouse processes
• Efficiently move materials within the facility using various equipment (e.g., sit-down and standup forklifts, pallet jack, hand truck) to pick, sort, and place materials in designated areas
• Obtain certification and operate Jockey truck to relocate and spot trailers for loading and unloading
• Receiving materials, products, and equipment, and storing them in the warehouse in an organized manner in accordance with process procedures
• Shipping all outbound and receiving all inbound materials using Company policies and procedures
• Perform all required SAP entries and transactions as required by Warehouse Management
• Communicate with other departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Transportation, Customer Service) as required
• Picking, inspecting, packing, and preparing materials, products, and equipment for shipment and delivery to production in accordance with process procedure
• Perform setup and breakdown of pallets as required
• Loading and unloading of inbound and outbound trucks and trailers
• Maintaining records of received, stored, and distributed materials, products and equipment
• Maintain accurate inventory records by identifying, labeling, tracking materials, supplies, and reporting shortages
• Sample raw materials and store in accordance with process procedures
• Participate in inventory counts and cycles to ensure accuracy 
• Assist in locating and retrieving materials as needed
• Verify and update that procedures used are best practices and are in line with written WIs and SOPs
• Perform other duties assigned by management, such as assisting with shipping, receiving, and inventory activities

Physical Attributes:

• Ability stand and move for extended periods
• Ability to work extended hours (12-14) as needed
• Work at times in extreme climates (high/low temperatures and humidity)
• Climb stairs, ladders and walk long distances during the workday
• Move and handle heavy objects with appropriate equipment
• Ability to lift and carry materials, potentially requiring the use of proper lifting techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Successfully complete annual physical associated with material handling and PPE usage

Location: Martin, SC Shift 7am to 3:30pm EST with occasional overtime

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED along with 2+ years of warehouse, stock control, inventory management or manufacturing process experience

• 3+ years of forklift or mobile equipment experience
• 1+ years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite with specific emphasis on Excel and Word
• 1+ years of working experience with basic math coursework

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Logistics, or Business Administration with 1+ years of warehouse, stock control, or inventory management experience
• A High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of warehouse, stock control, inventory management or manufacturing process experience
• 5+ years forklift or mobile equipment experience
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite with specific emphasis on Excel and Word
• 2+ years of experience with SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing)

• Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills who can function effectively in a team environment
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma and ISO certification

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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