What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at KITCO Fiber Optics?
A Material Handler is responsible for material control, accuracy, and flow to support building and shipping of various fiber optic and electrical products (cable assemblies, cable repair and installation kits, etc.) in a DoD contracting environment.
Responsibilities
- Use hands, tools, and/or machines to pick orders for shipment and to pick, prep and kit jobs for production/assembly.
- Ensure production orders are picked accurately and in a timely manner according to the scheduled job start dates.
- Perform basic assembly functions in support of the overall picking/assembly process.
- Ensure material is accurately issued to production orders in the ERP system.
- Replenish kanban bins from the assembly line with components from the warehouse.
- Maintain accurate serial/lot traceability on all material at all times.
- Maintain required records of production and report any inconsistencies in equipment operation or materials to supervisor.
- Serve as supplement to shipping/receiving function. As such: Inspect and receive inventory shipments; Process receipts in ERP system; Put away inspected material; Properly package product for shipment; Process shipments in ERP system and on carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc.) sites.
- Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and accurate warehouse.
- Train and oversee Material Handler I personnel.
- Safely operate production tools and equipment.
- Safely lift/move material weighing 50 pounds (individually) or more (with assistance).
Skills
- Oral Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Planning
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office products, MRP/ERP systems)
Education/Training
- Minimum 5 Years Direct Experience, Associate’s Degree Preferred
- ERP Experience preferred
- Material handling/inventory control experience in a DoD contracting environment (CAV, GFM/GFE, etc.) preferred
- Lean manufacturing experience preferred
- Electric forklift/picker experience preferred
- Shipping experience in a DoD contractor environment (WAWF) preferred
- Experience with FedEx/UPS shipping interfaces a plus
- Experience shipping internationally and/or hazmat a plus
Kitco Fiber Optics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your previous material handling experience?
- Do you have experience working with the Department of Defense?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $20 - $25