Material Handler
*Job Description:*
* Plans, orders, and expedites materials needed in the manufacturing process.
* Maintains proactive contact with suppliers to understand order status, packaging problems, and Electronic Data Interchange problems.
* Provides information for affected cross-functional areas including shop operations, purchasing, Supplier Quality I, and product engineering.
* Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases to assist with responsibilities; analyzes data; audits pull signals and overall system performance; measures supplier delivery performance.
* Implements production scheduling systems; coordinates inventory levels relative to manufacturing capacity and capability; compiles and schedules orders.
* Works with supplier to resolve issues regarding procedures, delivery, status updates, pricing, and other matters.
* Tracks, evaluates, and maintains evolving data for new product introduction. Understands the structure of the organization and maintains a strong network across departments; draws on network to answer questions, solve problems, and successfully execute responsibilities.
* Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work. Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
* Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
* Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures; leads and participates in improvement projects.
* Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
* Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.
Travels as required by the work.
*Position Requirements:*
Minimum of a High school diploma
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Experience:
* Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
* Material planning: 2 years (Preferred)
* MS EXCEL: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person