PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

With headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 250 entity with a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

The Material Handler oversees, coordinates, and evaluates the production activities within the production plant or assigned cells. At Parker, you will cultivate a strong culture by participating in High Performance Teams and operating in a LEAN structure.

• Manage the movement of materials from the receiving dock to appropriate storage location and deliver materials to production areas.
• Review expense item stocking level and reorder, when necessary, work closely with production scheduling to ensure parts are run in accordance with plan.
• Maintain purchased Kanbans including weekly audits and monthly resets based on input from planners.
• Maintain accurate inventory on raw materials and work in process. i.e., perform cycle counts on a regular basis and investigate any inventory variances to keep quantities accurate to keep shipments on time. Report inventory discrepancies to Material Manager or Planner Buyer.
• Proactively maintain tooling databases and ensure FOD checks are completed as scheduled.
• Perform ERP system transactions as required.
• Perform regular audits of Complete all internal departmental documentation and audits accurately and on time such as shelf-life goods/ materials and report as directed.
• Communicate between internal departments in a professional manner and proactively solve problem issues, notify proper parties in leadership/ engineering.
• Work cross functionally to support company LEAN and High-Performance team objectives and initiatives by participating in Starpoint teams and other company culture objectives.
• Provide backup leadership support to team Shippers/Receivers, assist in training others, and complete other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance of all Company policies, safety, 5s and training procedures and wear assigned PPE for designated areas.

* U.S. Citizenship or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status required.* GED or High School Diploma required.* 3 years of shipping/ receiving, material handling, or manufacturing experience or demonstrated competency required. * Forklift training is required within 6 months of start date. * Must be certified in DOT and IATA training or willing to complete training within 6 months of hire date for Woburn location.* Ability to work independently and within a team to meet sensitive deadlines required.* Ability to perform advanced math such as multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals required.* Ability to read, write, and interpret documents effectively in English required.* Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift and or move up to 40lbs required.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.