Material Handler

Each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified.  Each employee is expected to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.  This position requires someone who is able to work in a flexible atmosphere; who has a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; and who is able to make productive use of time. Inherent technical skills and ability, good organizational skills, superior attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, handles and maintains flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines. Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed.  
• May operate motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment. This position must perform these responsibilities with an awareness of all Axiom company, and departmental requirements. 
• Proficient in:
• Correct counts, packaging of parts and component ID
• Material storage procedures
• Ensuring orders are picked and set up properly to meet demands of the production flow
• Pulling materials using an ERP generated pick list (Turnkey = Axiom MRP tracked inventory)
• Auditing materials supplied by customer (Consignment inventory)
• Processing all transactions into appropriate Axiom systems
• Maintaining necessary paperwork for materials processed
• Cycle counting
• Filling Requisitions and Shortages
• Processing parts through baking oven as required
• Investigating and processing adjustments and cycle counts
• Processing deviations
• Processing engineering change orders
• Lot control work order processing
• Processing dispositioned discrepant material
• Return of consigned material to customer
• Daily 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Month End reporting
• Maintain quality standards in all aspects of work. 
• Accurately record and track labor and quality data.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to detect quality defects and correct the process to prevent further recurrence.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships within and between areas.
• Carry out all duties in a proficient, orderly and safe manner while maintaining a positive attitude and solid attendance record.
• Follow all applicable procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: High School Education, or equivalent with some manufacturing industry training.
• Excellent manual dexterity and vision along with being able to stand and walk for eight hours in a workday.
• Must be able to learn to identify component types and perform repetitive, detailed work using small hand tools.
• Limited knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices including 5S and the 8 wastes. 
• Lean 101, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen or other Lean Manufacturing awareness.
• Ability to read and understand documentation (in English) to process circuit board assembly products.
• Able to frequently lift 25-40 pounds totes.
• General computer and math skills.

Qualifications Desired:

• Manufacturing industry knowledge or education 
• Experience: 1-2 years manufacturing industry experience
• Some knowledge of, training in, or exposure to ISO-9001/AS-9100 Quality Standards