.Position Summary: The Materials Associate is directly responsible for performing receiving, shipping, and storage functions in support of production operations according to established procedures. The Materials Associate requires the ability to safely move materials to and from material storage, shipping, receiving, and production areas with accurate and timely reporting of all material relocations.Key Roles & Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Standard Duties:Load and unload materials; receive materials into the Company system and verify materials against Pack Lists to ensure the accuracy of the delivery.Count and weigh parts to check quantity accuracy and contact the buying team when shipment is inaccurate to rectify the discrepancy.Pick parts for shipment and packaging according to shipping procedures.Use material moving equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, order-pickers, and dollies to bring products and materials to an appropriate location.Issue materials to departments in the organization upon request.Monitor the inventory and report discrepancies in quantities to the team leader.Assist with Cycle Counting and stock replenishment.Transfer parts between bin locations with the Company Operation System and prepare and package parts to be shipped.Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies. Safely operates all equipment to which the individual is certified. Reads and understands work instructions and/or follows oral instructions to execute the material flow requirements. Accurately and timely enter materials transactional information into SAP and other systems as required.Safety, Health and Physical Requirements: Stand for extended periods of time including during operation of stand-up lifts. Lifting shoulder high up to 35lbs repetitively. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Key Competencies: Safety, Initiative, Judgement/Decision Making, Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail and accuracy of work.Education & Experience:Education: High School diploma/GED, or basic skills assessment required.Experience: 6 months experience in a fast-paced industrial lean environment preferred.Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.1 year material handling experience in a distribution environment preferred.Prior experience with RF scanning preferred.1 year experience as a certified equipment/forklift operator in a distribution environment/active license preferred.Ability to read, write, and differentiate numbers.Computer Skills: SAP or related warehouse management system experience preferred. Entry level MS Word and Excel
