Material Handler

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler at our Auburn, CA/Vian Enterprises site.

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, moving, storing, counting, tracking, issuing, and shipping a variety of production parts, materials and supplies. The production floor relies on this position to provide the right parts and materials at the right time in order to meet on-time-delivery goals.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate inventory control by following established work instructions and processes.
• Move materials to and from receiving, production areas and shipping by hand, using sorting bins and carts, or other equipment
• Unpack, receive, and stock materials into storeroom location(s)
• Read work orders to determine material and equipment needs for production cell work
• Issue critical materials to production cells
• Complete the cycle count process for Value Stream; Escalate variances in counts, as needed
• Respond to unplanned issues with internal customers in a timely manner
• Aid and/or Backfill coworkers, as needed to complete daily tasks
• Change part stocking methods to better facilitate production needs
• Perform root cause investigation on variances in cycle counts
• Ensure compliance with export compliance rules
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Knowledge: Warehousing and materials; Familiar with lean principles
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated outstanding manual dexterity; Demonstrated ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks; Demonstrated ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions; Demonstrated ability to understand standard work instructions; Math skills to perform basic calculations; Outstanding verbal communication skills; Proficient with MS Office
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with manufacturing software tools

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Standing: 50-75% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 25-50% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, eye-loop
• Workspace: stand up computer workstation and kitting carts

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment great opportunities.

• We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.
• We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines.
• Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Salary range

$21.83 - $30.03. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.