Inventory Handler: Weeknights

Inventory Handler 

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the receipt, storage, and issuance of materials to support production work centers. Ensure production has the necessary materials and supplies to manufacture products and complete production schedules in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform cycle and inventory counts of raw materials and inventory locations as required.
• Follow department processes to assure inventory accuracy.
• Verify established criteria, and supply materials to production work centers.
• Transport materials or finished products between work centers, or to appropriate storage locations.
• Complete necessary paperwork per process.
• Depending on division, may operate forklift or company pickup truck.
• Participate in production improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates the Viaflex Team Member Values in their daily actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
• Contributes to the team and tasks in an above average manner.
• Lead or participate in department improvement activities.
• Continuously pursue areas of opportunity and efficiency.
• Unload, inspect, and store large, boxed materials.
• Responsible for mass quantities of raw materials.
• Depending on division, operate railcar material handling equipment and pull samples of incoming materials.
• Work with other departments to coordinate storage and staging.
• Target raw materials to optimize use of partial goods.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent education. 3+ years production experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and pass the DOT exam every 2 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Depending on division, have ability to operate a forklift, pallet mover, and hoist equipment. Ability to maintain accurate records. High level of responsibility to handle mass quantity and high value raw materials.  Good organizational skills. Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques. Proficiency with a computer.  Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

BENEFITS TO YOU:

Not all benefits are created equal, but we have got you covered. Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k.   We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits.  Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.