Material Handler II - Ames, United States - Hach

Description

**Material Handler II - 2nd shift**

Hach Location Ames, Iowa, United States of America Category Supply Chain & Logistics Job Id R Our career site no longer supports applications submitted via Internet Explorer. For a better experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Thank you.

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JOB DESCRIPTION **Hach** is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, test kits and reagents for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Strengthened by our sister companies in the environmental industry worldwide, our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you the opportunity for robust career development.

**OUR MISSION:** Ensure water quality for people around the world.

**OUR VISION:** We make water analysis better faster, simpler, greener and more informative via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

The primary role of this position is to receive stock, verify and transact materials to ensure timely and accurate flow of materials into the facility. This position is also intended to assist Material Handler III with material presentation and transactions as needed.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM. Overtime may be required.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Processes customer returns.

Issues, addresses and responds to material non-conformance/GCSs as required.

Communicates with Buyer(s) if materials arrive in suspect condition. Must use good judgment to determine if materials should be refused due to damage.

Works in conjunction with Material Handler III associates to properly and safely place materials.

Serves as a back up for Material Handler III as needed.

Serves as a back up for buyers/planners as needed. (Receiving exempt)

Prepares customer replacement parts and repack parts.

Prepares materials and delivers materials to designated locations through the use of manual or powered equipment.

Receives/Transacts all raw materials, parts, and/or finished goods. Verifies versus pack lists/truck bills and/or work orders for accuracy.

Enters appropriate information into Lot Tracking System (LOTS) to maintain quality records and traceability

Performs Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) transactions as directed by planner/manager.

Inspects material for conformance to standards. Inspects for visible damage to materials.

Displays received materials in such a fashion that control and placement of materials by others can be done efficiently and safely.

Performs cycle count duties for assigned inventory items

Reconciles inventory discrepancies. Will work with Inventory Control to correct inventory discrepancies.

Prepares periodic inventory accuracy reports as required.

Keeps work area neat and orderly.

Completes daily reports, audits and cell boards.

Works with Planner/manager to ensure proper order management and planning to meet quality and On-Time Delivery.

Executes Kan-Ban and DMP processes in work cell.

Responsible for Material presentation, Kan-Ban management, and 5S.

May be required to review all part shortages in the cell, place on expedite if needed, and turn in hot ticket to receiving the day the part is due.

May be required to gather P/N label requirements from each cell, produce labels, and return to the cell.

**Other Non Essential Functions**:

Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Inventory Management experience preferred (i.e., inventory transactions, cycle counting, & material handling).

2-4 years material handling or equivalent experience preferred

**Skills:**

Must have basic math skills

Computer and keyboard experience required.

Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy for counting parts, inspecting parts and solving inventory problems.

Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.

Must have strong understanding of ERP and transactional processes

Must have a good working knowledge of Kan-Ban and DMP processes.

Requires associate to pass fork truck driving test

Ability to maintain good driving record.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

*The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit (select locations, see below), squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.

*The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.* *The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes such as collective bargaining, or compensation.*

**PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:**

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.

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