Material Handler

Job Description

The Kennedy Group is searching for a highly skilled Material Handler. We are a highly recognized leader in providing innovative solutions for packaging, promoting, identifying, and tracking products. Our family-owned company is growth-focused, well capitalized, and has solid profitability. Our well-established 49-year-old company has a long-standing track record of success built on integrity and consistency in delivering value to its customers and suppliers and has a culture that is steeped in innovation and employee engagement. Customers include national and international brand companies in consumer products, material handling, bio-medical, healthcare, chemical, and automotive industries.

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for receiving incoming material deliveries and keeping track of inventories, as well as delivering materials to production areas. They must possess a strong attention to detail and be able to perform a wide variety of job tasks within the receiving and warehousing areas. This person will be responsible for working safely, accurately, and efficiently as part of a team.

Job Duties:

• Assign materials to jobs, being able to move materials from staging area to machines for set up.
• Safely unloading trucks and receiving raw materials.
• Inspect trucks and log information into vehicle inspection log.
• Receive materials into CERM OS.
• Store, pull and restock materials in their assigned location and keep an update roll count.
• Visionally inspect all materials for any damage, marking them unusable and making sure they’re set aside.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team-based environment.
• Perform all other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have excellent attendance record.
• Good organizational and customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, active listening) are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time, with a high degree of responsiveness and accuracy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows-based software.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using CERM highly preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with a company match