We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Handling Specialist to join our team in Louisville, KY. In this role, you will be responsible for the seamless flow of Government and Company-owned inventory, ensuring that materials are received, stored, and issued with precision. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in inventory control with a commitment to safety and operational excellence to maintain the high standards of our supply chain operations.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Possesses a strong understanding of inventory control and material handling functions.
• Performs the receipt, storing and issuing of Government and Company owned inventory.
• Utilizes various types of material handling equipment to safely transport, store and issue material.
• Researches and resolves issues associated with various inventory activities.
• Assures a high degree of inventory accuracy is maintained through accurate storing and issuing of inventory and timely and accurate computer transaction input.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and issues Government and Company owned inventory
• Performs cycle counting activities
• Verifies accuracy of work and completes appropriate paperwork and computer transactions to ensure inventory accuracy and quality workmanship
• Researches and resolves issues associated with various inventory activities
• Safely operates various types of material handling equipment
• Implements and maintains 5 S Principles and housekeeping standards in his/her work area
• Understands and follows established safety rules and practices
• Understands and follows established work instructions to assure adherence to ISO standards and MMAS requirements
• Performs routine daily maintenance checks on material handling equipment
• Performs banding, wrapping, tagging, etc. for the safe and efficient movement, storage and preservation of material
• Uses computerized system to accurately document time and attendance
• Executes assigned responsibilities with minimal Team Leader and/or Worker Leader assistance

Additional Duties (Dependent on assigned area)

• Packaging and crating functions associated with shipment of complex defense products
• Interprets drawing and Mil Specs associated with packaging and crating requirements
• Complex rigging and movement of work in process material and finished goods
• Assists Team Leader with distribution of daily work assignments and trains others to perform material handling functions
• Assists facilitation of weekly Team meetings and champions process improvements
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must hold a valid rigging certificate and be proficient with hand signals associated with the rigging trade
  • Capable of rigging cables, chains, or other equipment when moving heavy and cumbersome equipment
• Basic understanding of inventory control principles and various material handling functions
• Successful completion of mandatory fork lift training and possession of a valid driver’s license
• Understands and accurately inputs computer transactions associated with inventory management
• Basic Excel and Email knowledge
• Ability to consistently count accurately
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment used to move and transport material of all types and sizes, including a forklift with 10,000 lb. capacity
• Must be able to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, reach, climb, walk substantial distances and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Capable of performing packaging and crating functions associated with a shipping function specializing in complex defense products
• Requires basic carpentry skills