Material Handler

Imi - Palmer, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Palmer, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Material Handler is responsible for managing inventory processes within the facility, including storing, issuing, and delivering various products. This role requires effective communication and coordination with management to ensure inventory accuracy and support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Conveys purchasing requirements and keeps data on the availability of products in short supply
• Communicates effectively with the Manufacturing Manager and Materials Manager to coordinate kits and identify shortages
• Picks up material from receiving and safely transports inventory to the next step, ensuring proper storage
• Kits material and work orders to deliver to the manufacturing floor
• Ensures inventory accuracy within the inventory they are responsible for
• Conducts cycle counting to ensure physical counts match ERP system
• Manages inventory rack and shelf organization, including bin structure
• Maintains cleanliness of inventory locations, including labeling of bins/racks
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Drivers' License
• Minimum 1-year general manufacturing warehouse, inventory or related experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Data entry skills
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to read and analyze information
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management
• Process improvement mindset
• Knowledge of inventory control

Nice-to-haves

• Forklift Certification is a plus

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits including pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits, and home & auto insurance
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account and free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• Mental health and wellness programs to support employees and their families
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab