Material Handler

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

The Material Handler performs a variety of material control functions related to stockroom, material handling, shipping and receiving.

What you will do:

* Issue and receive materials, and move parts and materials to appropriate departments throughout production facility
* Verify parts availability and enter all transactions through use of various reporting and software systems; Notify supervisor of parts discrepancies and conduct research
* Keep accurate inventory including labeling, organization, and general tidiness including maintaining logs and controls
* Assign new stock locations when necessary, ensuring all appropriate transactions are completed in the process
* Use material handling equipment, including forklifts; Service vehicle with oil, water, etc,. and report evidence of faulty operation.
* Keep designated work areas supplied with required materials and notify designated planner for the work area immediately if a shortage occurs; place and stack materials safely in designated staging/storage areas
* Load and unload trucks in the shipping and receiving dock areas; verify bills of lading to materials being loaded/unloaded, check all materials for damage, and report as needed
* Band, package, and prepare shipments based on customer specifications
* Assist with sample requests, MRB returns, UPS and FEDEX shipments
* Maintain chemical inventory to determine if any are expired and dispose of properly; review reorder quantities and complete the required paperwork to reorder as needed; monitor the area for cleanliness and neatness daily
* Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

* High school diploma or GED required
* 1+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience in stockroom and receiving and use of data entry computer terminals
* Knowledge of mechanical and electronic scales
* Computer skills required
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organizational skills

Additional Characteristics:

* Work as an individual contributor and in a team environment
* Position requires the ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly
* May require standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day
* Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity
* May be exposed to various industrial cleaning chemicals and oils

AMETEK is a highly technical manufacturing company made up of 40 industry leading companies. Our mission is to solve our customers' most challenging problems with differentiated technology solutions. We employee 18,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford

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