What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift - Material Handler - Grand Rapids, MI position at General Dynamics Land Systems US?
About GDLS:
General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.
Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.
Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role:
The 2nd Shift Material Handler is responsible for receiving incoming material from vendors, move/transact materials to production, and package finished goods for shipment in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with inventory control functions such as cycle counting and physical inventories when necessary.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Shift: 3:30pm-1:00am Monday - Thursday
3:30pm-12:00am Every other Friday
- Perform receiving and shipping functions per procedure using the inventory control system
- Load and unload freight
- Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, sub inventory movement and shipments
- Perform general area housekeeping
- Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas wherever needed
- Conduct continuous improvement projects as needed
- Conduct physical inventories as scheduled
- Monitor and improve the following measurements: 98% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and timely basis as periodically set by the supervisor, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping related performance (impact on customer).
- Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization or as assigned by your leader.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a valid driver license
- Ability to obtain forklift license
- 2 years’ experience as a material handler desired
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 30lbs
- Basic mathematics skills and unit of measure conversion needed
- Manufacturing experience strongly desired
- Keen attention to detail and quality
- Must have excellent vision and good hand-eye coordination.
- Professional and effective communication skills a must
- Excellent track record for attendance required – we need you here!
- Strong computer and inventory management skills (Microsoft Excel, Oracle EBS)
- Great attitude and attendance are a must!