Material Handler 2 - US

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for processing raw materials and/or kit and delivery of parts to work areas or processing orders ready for shipment.

Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 8:15am - 5:15pm / Friday: 8:15am - 2:45pm

Pay Rate: $23.06

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix):

• Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member * Routes questions to the appropriate person
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.
• Produce at takt time while following standard work.
• Able to work individually and in teams.
• Follow the Watlow Way Behaviors, Values and Principles
• MDI/ Improvement participation
• Basic understanding of data analysis Demonstrate knowledge with computer systems
• Models Watlow Way behaviors, principles, and values while applying the Watlow Business System

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix):

Delivery:

• Receive and verify the quality and quantity of shipments of incoming materials.
• Build packaging, pack, check product quality, weigh, organize and verify paperwork of shipments.
• Monitor key materials performance metrics such as cycle count, inventory turns, and safety.
• Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure optimization of cost and service level.
• Issues and delivers correct materials to production floor, keeps track of inventory, and ships and receives material to ensure proper flow.
• Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, or other handling equipment to move material to and from locations and transportation vehicles within the facility.
• Delivers continuous improvement through participation in lean kaizen events.
• Problem solves and implements controls for cycle count discrepancies.

Business Partner:

• Collaboration with supply chain, manufacturing, trade compliance, customer service and logistics teams.

Center of Expertise (COE)

• Demonstrates capabilities in material management, materials requirement planning (MRP), pull systems, flow, and the implementation of LEAN concepts.
• High attention to detail, follow up and attention to customer service.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills to improve cycle count accuracy and replenishment systems.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

• High-school graduate/GED preferred
• 0-3 years' related experience
• Trade Jobs- Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (1-3 years)

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.