Material Handler (Multiple Shifts)

Nelson Miller Group • Mt. Laurel, NJ

14h • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1904, Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom solutions, partnering with organizations across industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace and defense sectors. We bring complex products to life by solving intricate challenges in engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Our expertise spans Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, value-added distribution, plastics, membrane switches, overlays, touch panels, electronics, metals, and cables. Our century-long legacy is built on a deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering customer satisfaction. These principles drive everything we do. Responsibilities The Material Handler ensures appropriate quantity of correct material is maintained to support production needs by loading, unloading, moving, and blending raw materials and other supplies in support of the production schedule. This individual operates, sets up and performs routine cleaning and maintenance of selected equipment and performs any combination of following duties: Maintains a supply of raw materials at each operating work cell or machine to prevent production interruptions. Anticipates material requirements for job setups and loads dryers in advance of scheduled startups. Reads work order and/or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Conveys materials to or from storage to designated work cell or area, using hand truck, electric walk or stand up fork lift truck. Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or fork lift. Maintains inventory accuracy by conducting transactions in ERP system using bar code scanners in a timely manner. Reports all non-scanned material movements to Supervisor and Logistics department. Attaches identification tags or labels to materials and/or marks information on cases, bags, drums, or other containers. Assists set-up with placement of portable conveyors, grinders, workbenches and other auxiliary equipment to and from work cells. Tears down, cleans and prepares necessary equipment for future material needs. Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators. Performs simple adjustments, maintenance or repairs such as; cleaning or replacing loader gaskets and filters, cleaning dryer filters, cleaning grinders and dryers, water tanks, conveyors, loaders, grinders, drill presses, and molding machines. Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of one year manufacturing experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to all employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must be able to use measuring devices such as rules, weight scales and machine instrumentation.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must maintain valid forklift driver's license .
• Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance , this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).
• Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a supply of raw materials at each operating work cell or machine to prevent production interruptions.
• Anticipates material requirements for job setups and loads dryers in advance of scheduled startups.
• Reads work order and/or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Conveys materials to or from storage to designated work cell or area, using hand truck, electric walk or stand up fork lift truck.
• Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or fork lift.
• Maintains inventory accuracy by conducting transactions in ERP system using bar code scanners in a timely manner.
• Reports all non-scanned material movements to Supervisor and Logistics department.
• Attaches identification tags or labels to materials and/or marks information on cases, bags, drums, or other containers.
• Assists set-up with placement of portable conveyors, grinders, workbenches and other auxiliary equipment to and from work cells.
• Tears down, cleans and prepares necessary equipment for future material needs.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators.
• Performs simple adjustments, maintenance or repairs such as; cleaning or replacing loader gaskets and filters, cleaning dryer filters, cleaning grinders and dryers, water tanks, conveyors, loaders, grinders, drill presses, and molding machines.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are provided as paid time off.
• Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.
• Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED