Material Handler

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.

Position Overview

The Material Handler is responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials and products throughout the facility, with primary focus inside the warehouse department. They play a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain by ensuring materials are readily available and properly and work orders fulfilled. This involves tasks such as receiving, storing, and distributing materials, as well as maintaining accurate inventory records.

Key Job Duties

• Pick and move materials from warehouse stock, issuing to work orders, supporting of production to meet production schedules;
• Ensure traceability and accuracy of materials, lot numbers and quantities requested are scanned and noted on documentation;
• Maintain logs and complete issuing material using current scanning system.
• Report shortages and deviations to supervision, do not move discrepancies to next process, if unsure, ask;
• Inspecting incoming materials for damage;
• Process internal returns by identifying, label material packages and restocking;
• Assist in normal warehouse functions such as stocking, shipping and receiving as well as cycle counts
• Maintain Warehouse, tools and work area clean and organized;
• Have proactivity to voice ideas to improve material flow to serve internal and external customers;
• Transporting materials to different areas of the warehouse using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks;
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles;
• Must understand and comply to DWT security, safety and company policies.
  
  

Experience/Skills Requirements

• Preferred previous experience in warehouse and/or manufacturing environment with high mix;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, solid understanding of priorities, multi-task and adapt to evolving systems;
• Required to routinary use of computer systems and handheld devices to update inventory information;
• Full compliance to Personal Protective Equipment (Safety glasses and shoes, gloves, ear plugs, dust masks) and 3-point contact if using ladders;
• Take precautions to preserve integrity of electronics when handling ESD components;
• Attention to detail, dealing with part numbers and similar looking parts;
• Familiarity with Barcode/QR Code scanning processes;
• Desirable computer and technology skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word,
• PowerPoint)
• Previous licensed and/or willingness to qualify as a forklift/stand lift driver
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This job requires extensive standing and walking throughout the workday
• Repetitive tasks such as stocking shelves, moving boxes large and small, pushing carts and pallet jacks (manual).
  
  

Education Requirements

• High school diploma
  
  

Benefits

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Design West Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.