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Humanetics Material Handler in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Humanetics Safety is the pioneer of safety systems used across the automotive, aerospace, defense and transport sectors. It is the market leader in the design and manufacture of the iconic crash test dummies, the world most biofidelic anthropomorphic test devices, and a leader in Active Safety test solutions, crash test equipment and calibration platforms that are used to ensure humans are protected at moments of need. Our hardware devices have exact match digital twins and integrated software platforms that provide customers with powerful solutions to maximize the productivity of their crash test programs. Protecting humans in a world in perpetual motion.
Role Purpose: Engaged in expediting flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments of industrial plant by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Receive job order and identify location for material; job order, stock, sales order
Discuss discrepancies in count with the Quality Control department to determine where the error occurred.
Receive hardware from the Shipping and Receiving Clerk and discuss discrepancies with the Shipping and Receiving Clerk to determine where the error occurred.
Pull required details for the work order.
Wrap parts for protection during shipment.
Pull parts and hardware for non-production purposes as needed.
Keep records of inventory transactions and monitor inventory levels.
Performing cycle counts.
Review negative quantities in stock, research and fix.
Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Follows standardized procedures to improve efficiency.
Adjusts errors and complaints.
Will be cross-trained in shipping and receiving to serve as a backup.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Significant Role Requirements:
A degree of independence within agreed policies, targets and budgets
Works within in a team spirit
Understands how to resolve issues without causing conflict
Adheres to and holds other accountable to corporate norms
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems
Knowledge of lean manufacturing strategies
Experience with implementing pull systems in manufacturing environments
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in a physically demanding role. The work may involve long hours standing and bending. May also involve heavy lifting.
Critical Competencies:
Ensures collaborative working environment and encourages innovation
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or GED and six months to one year related experience and/or training
Experience with expediting and scheduling
Familiarity with inventory management systems
Familiarity with pull and KanBan Systems
Shift: Mon-Fri 6a-2:30pm with occasional Saturdays and overtime.
At Humanetics, privacy and information security is a critical feature of our corporate culture and is the responsibility of all employees.
Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer
Job Details
Job Function Indirect Labor
Pay Type Hourly
Employment Indicator Regular
Education Level High School
Travel Required No