What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler 3 position at Kratos Defense?
Shift: First Shift
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
To effectively plan, monitor, and control manufactured and purchased parts required to meet the Master Production Schedule.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides training assistance to new employees.
- Load and unload shelters and other unique items requiring Class 7 forklift certification.
- Load and unload materials and vendor parts from trucks.
- Deliver/move shelters, unique items and material to designated interplant or local supplier locations/facilities.
- Assists with physical inventory activities, including cycle counts, measurements, and raw material counts.
- Completes required paperwork and system transactions accordingly.
- Participates in Process Improvement Teams and recommends continuous improvements.
- Responsible for observing and enforcing safety practices throughout the plant to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitor and evaluate material (purchased, work in process, out-sourced) status utilizing MRP to ensure material availability.
- Track and control parts in areas of responsibility. Inventory parts as directed.
- Interfaces with various support functions including Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing and Purchasing to prevent schedule misses.
- Properly store material in designated locations following safe practices.
Other Job Functions
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Experience and Skills:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to certify to safely operate equipment including forklifts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- All aspects of Material Handler 2.
- AA/AS from a 2 year college/university or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 5 years of relevant experience in a production / manufacturing environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly with others both verbally and in written form.
- Have a Valid State of Pennsylvania CDL License (preferred).
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- MRP/ERP Experience preferred.
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Shop Floor environment.
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e.: machine motors).
- Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
- Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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From: Kratos Defense