Material Handler, ELSCO

Job Description

Hamilton Associates, a diverse, growth-oriented, Lean-driven, ISO-Certified manufacturing company is currently seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our team. For additional information about our Company and each of our divisions and our product lines, please visit our websites at www.hamiltonassoc.com, www.elscoguides.com, www.atitest.com, and www.dirtkiller.com.

Elevator Safety Company (ELSCO), a division of Hamilton Associates, Inc., is the leading designer and manufacturer of roller guides and swivel sliding guide shoes used by elevator manufacturers and building contractors worldwide. As a result of our 60+ years of success and continuing growth within our industry, ELSCO is recognized as a leader in providing superior, consistent and responsive customer service. To further solidify and strengthen this part of ELSCO’s brand promise, the Company is building an organizational culture of teamwork, engagement, learning, and continuous improvement/ innovation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As our Material Handler, this individual will report to our Group Lead and will have responsibility for supplying our production areas with the materials required to manufacture ELSCO’s products in a Lean manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the loading and unloading materials in ELSCO's warehouse.
• Safely utilizes the forklift/pallet jack/hand trucks to expediently move materials throughout the production process.
• Receives shipments, adjusts receiving information in the ERP system, and ensures the accuracy of materials flow between the warehouse production floor(s).
• Effectively ensures availability of the required quantity of parts to support production and material planning targets as they align to company goals; performs and tracks daily cycle count on finished goods.
• Uses First In, First Out methodologies by ensuring that the oldest inventory is used or shipped first, reducing waste and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Picks parts to create kits and deliver them to shipping.
• Minimizes operator downtime by stocking production areas, removes waste/finished goods, and assists with rapid changeovers.
• Notify facilities when warehouse equipment needs maintenance or repair.
• Looks for ways to continuously improve our warehousing processes and communicates these ideas to the Production Group Lead.
• Responsible for maintaining floor stock and Kanban cards.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly warehouse.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

JOB QUALIFICIATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Background and Skills Required:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in a material handling capacity.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience operating fork lift equipment, and pallet jacks preferably in a facility with push back racking.
• Intermediate knowledge of ERP systems, proven experience entering accurate data into ERP systems manually and adjusting inventory.
• Familiarity with shipping or warehouse management software.
• Possess a high degree of accuracy and strong data entry skills.
• Stress tolerant, able to balance a multitude of priorities at one time.
• Takes direction and operates independently to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to become forklift certified and to train others in proper usage of our forklift equipment.

Additional Background and Skills Preferred:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Forklift certified.
• Understanding of OSHAs Hazardous Communication Standards and understands how to read and interpret safety data sheets.
• Technical or vocational education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is contract to hire.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Frequent standing.
• Ability to walk around the production facility.
• Verbally communicates with other team members regularly throughout the day, and on occasion carriers in-person and over the phone.
• Visually inspects inbound materials.
• Actively listens to managers, and team members.
• Climbs ladders on occasion.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer an attractive compensation package in addition to a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing, generous paid time off (PTO) policy, life & disability coverage, plus much more!

CONTACT US

If you are a driven, results-oriented individual seeking an opportunity to play a key role in the continuing growth of a reputable organization, please forward your resume, in WORD or PDF format, along with your salary history/requirements, to us for immediate consideration.

ELEVATOR SAFETY COMPANY (ELSCO)

A Division of Hamilton Associates, Inc.

11403 Cronridge Drive

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Hamilton Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime may be offered based on business needs.