Material Handler I

Posted:
11/6/2024, 7:33:56 AM

Location(s):
Lexington, Kentucky, United States ⋅ Kentucky, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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Job Summary: Responsible for supplying raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing, moving raw material throughout the warehouse.

Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30PM. Training for this position will be conducted on first shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supply raw materials from the warehouse to manufacturing as required on work orders.
  • Unload raw materials from delivery trucks, move raw materials to locations in the warehouse and perform transfer in inventory control system.
  • Replenish finished goods from manufacturing to the dedicated warehouse locations and perform transfer in inventory control system.
  • Supply inventoried items from Inventory Request Forms
  • Move short, dated product to quarantined locations and perform the inventory transfer.
  • Process scrap forms, pulling material, physically disposing of material following company guidelines.
  • Will be involved in physical inventories.
  • Maintain a current valid certification for forklift use.
  • May work with other areas or departments as needed or as assigned.
  • Any other assignments or projects as given by supervisor or manager.

Skills and Competencies:

Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives One Neogen Pillars of Trust; Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect and Service through all actions, behaviors, and communication.

Communication: Communicates effectively through all necessary messaging and actively listens to others.            

Leading Others: Leads by example and creates culture of trust through teamwork.

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies information needed and makes timely decisions. Has knowledge needed to perform responsibilities.                  

Driving Performance: Drives performance through remaining focused, consistently showing up and timeliness, meeting productivity standards, thinking outside of the box and asking for help when needed.              

Organizational Strategy: Understands their role and is actively curious as to how it fits within the organization.

Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or relevant manufacturing or warehouse experience.  

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural documents.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform routine, high school level mathematical operations.

Computer Skills: Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Access Windows 0S, as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.