Manufacturing - Materials Handler

Title: Material Handler
Duration: 6 months (Contract)
Location: Knoxville, TN (100% Onsite)
Rate: $19.40/hr.w2
Shift: 7 am - 4 pm

Job Description

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. Reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

We are seeking a key team member in conducting the proper transactions related to incoming as well as outbound goods supporting operations. This is a tremendous opportunity to grow with a global company. Based in our Knoxville, TN location, you will work with others in ensuring accurate and complete receipt of goods required for production as well as picking goods based upon established procedures. The Distribution Center Pick & Pack Associate is in a unique position to ensure vital material flows from our suppliers and back out to our internal and external customers.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Ensure all due Start Date orders in SO Tools are picked & packed ready for shipment before shipping cut-off
• Selecting or picking products in conjunction with the specific customer order accurately
• Maintaining the computerized store system (Serial number scanning & tracking)
• Dealing with customer queries
• General Distribution Centre duties (Movement of Material, Packing / Unpacking etc.)
• General housekeeping ensuring the work areas are free from all unwanted materials or foreign objects
• Perform any assignment being assigned by the Distribution Lead/Supervisor in related warehouse/store activities
• Any other duties assigned by Distribution Supervisor
• Ensure compliance of workplace safety rules, including but not limited to the usage of personal protective equipment, if provided to you, while working; not involve in any unsafe or negligent act that may endanger peers or oneself; reporting unsafe work conditions and providing suggestions to improve safety/health at work, as needed

Key Performance Indicators

This role is responsible for understanding KPIs and for contributing to their improvement:

• Pack-to-ship complete cycle time
• CSP failures due to Pack/Ship

Must Haves

• Warehouse/pick-pack experience with shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, and material movement.
• Basic computer & scanner skills, including Excel/Outlook and handheld barcode/serial-number scanners.
• Experience using pallet jacks, stacker lifts, pallet wrapping equipment, or willingness to learn powered equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 49 lbs., stand/walk for 8 hours, and work 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.