Material Handler

Shift: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kratos is a leader in satellite and antenna communication solutions and services. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

Kratos Antenna Solutions is looking for an experienced material handler to place materials in stores, maintain storage and issue materials in an accurate and controlled manner.

The Materials Handler is responsible for a variety of duties, including loading, unloading and moving products and materials to the designated locations in the stores department, and assisting in picking and placing materials orders. The Materials Handler will be expected to be experienced and certified with Order Picker, Reach Truck and Counterbalance Truck. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Load, unload, and move products and materials by hand or equipment.
- Use a forklift and other industrial equipment for unloading and moving products when needed.
- May perform other activities such as assisting in taking inventory and weighing/checking materials.
- Pick material from stores for outbound orders, and ensure they are high quality materials being shipped.
- Participate in clean-up and maintenance.
- Perform other handling duties such as: counting, weighing, and sorting.
- Put away received materials to proper storage locations as required
- Confirm inventory transactions are complete.
- Maintain a safe, clean and legally compliant workplace
- Identify and document potential environmental and safety problems to members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Completes required job control, inventory and related reports (example: Timecards)
- Assemble materials into kits or re-package when necessary prior to stocking or issuing
- Count and place inventory materials into stores, maintain storage and issue materials in an accurate and controlled manner.
- Perform cycle counts and other counts checks as requested.
- Select the most appropriate storage locations for new items or when storage re-organization is necessary. Update locations in SAP.
- Other assigned work as required

**Experience and Skills**:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Requires High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to understand bill or material and other technical drawings
- Certified forklift operator
- Familiar with SAP software
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Employee may be required to work in potentially hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
- Employee may be exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals, and high levels of noise.
- Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings; may have long combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting.
- Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift 25lbs
- Overtime as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

- 0-5% - May be required between locations

JOB BENEFITS:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement

At Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation Inc., we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

From: Kratos International