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Materials Handler

Qualitrol
Fairport, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
We are looking for a Material Handler (Water Spider) to join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Material Allocation. The water spider does not do receiving transactions. They take inventory from a receiver and kit the product into Kanban quantities for the cell.
  • Put away at point of use. The water spider puts the inventory away at point of use. They work with the cell associate to determine the right location and presentation of parts.
  • Kanban Card Processing. The cell associate pulls the card and places it at the end of the cell for processing. The water spider processes the card by logging and scanning the card for replenishment.
  • Inventory analysis. Before the card is actually tripped, the water spider determines if the card is being turned in early or late and works with the cell associate to understand why. If the system says inventory is too high, the water spider works with the cell associate to locate stock. If there is a discrepancy, the water spider will work with the Buyers / Inventory Controller and cell associates to resolve inventory accuracy issues and get to root cause.
  • Problem solving. The water spider follows through to completion resolving inventory accuracy issues by initiating requests for inventory adjustments, fabricated work orders (WO) or purchase orders (PO), if necessary, to ensure accuracy and availability of parts.
  • Reviews status of aged inventory with no movement. Identify, investigate and disposition aged non-Kanban.
  • Kitting parts – Kit all non-Kanban assemblies and enter faulty material into the non–conformance database.

Qualifications

  • Must have proficient English reading and writing skills and be able to read and comprehend MSDS sheets and standard work instructions. High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Must have strong attention to detail and follow up skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly exerting up to 20 lbs. of force and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Bending body downward and forward at the waist.
  • Standing for sustained periods of time.
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11 - 29.86

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 16.11 - 29.86

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