Material Handler II

Material Handler IIThe Material Handler II position at Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS) will be a vital member of the Material Handling Department. The position supports production activities by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies and assisting with organizing and maintaining existing inventory. The ideal candidate for the material handler position is a diligent worker who can complete tasks successfully with little to no guidance. Key responsibilities include: Prepping, organizing, and staging various manufacturing departments with materials necessary to maintain production Responding to calls from various departments to assist in material transportation Performing inventory counts Investigating and analyzing ERP to stage incoming material where needed Running reports in ERP to prepare for and stay ahead of material needs Investigating and determining root cause of inventory discrepancies and making suggestions for correction to leadership Meticulously organizing parts and pallets of parts with part numbers, heat numbers, and job numbers, as appropriate Filling in as back up for all Material Handlers and proficient in their various advanced tasks; moving plate packs, issuing plate pack material, issue saw material and transacting drops, kitting for Assembly, complying with traceability requirements (heat numbers, PO Tracking, etc.) in an organized manner, kitting in Yard 6 in an organized manner, allocating, labeling, and staging Sales Order lines, etc. Being self-motivated and aware of department's workloads and needs and willing to move between roles in times of workload spikes to assist, as needed. Thorough reviewing dashboard and discussions with Supervisor, prioritize work with little guidance. Filling in for other Material Handlers Proactively communicating with Supervisor and different departments, as needed, to facilitate work moving through the department(s) Maintaining an organized work environment with jobs kitted in an efficient manner and readily available/understandable Proven initiative in keeping work area, back pad, and yard 6 clean (no trash, wood, or lose job travelers) and organized Proven compliance in heat number tracking Proactive communication of slow moving/obsolescent inventory Required qualifications: Must possess a minimum of 5 years of material handling Must possess a minimum of 5 years of forklift driving experience Strong background in inventory transactions with high attention to detail Desire to learn and to continue developing knowledge and skills Forklift certification Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent JMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer