Material Handler - Novanta

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This position is part of the ATI Industrial Automation business unit within Novanta.  ATI is the world-leading engineering-based developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling, including Automatic Tool Changers, Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensing Systems, Utility Couplers, Material Removal Tools, Robotic Collision Sensors, Manual Tool Changers, and Compliance Devices. Our robot end-effector products are found in thousands of successful applications around the world. Since 1989, our team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers has been developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art end-effector products and solutions that improve robotic productivity.

Summary

As a Material Handler, you will ensure timely and accurate movement of materials within the facility. Your responsibilities will include packaging, shipping, and receiving and distributing materials.

Primary Responsibilities

• Moving materials to and from storage areas using forklifts or other equipment
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks and other vehicles
• Verifying the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments
• Packaging and labeling of produced goods
• Maintaining inventory records and performing regular cycle counts

Outcomes / KPIs

• Inventory accuracy
• Inventory Turnover

Requirements

• Other: Be able to operate material handling equipment such as hand-trucks, forklifts, or pallet jacks.
• Competency: Be able to work in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
• Competency: Be detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records
• Other: Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary
• Other: Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Collaborative Team Player - Collaborative: Is intentional about seeking input and including others when making decisions. Humility: self aware, vulnerable, willing to reflect critically on opportunities for self improvement. Interpersonal Influence: listens, masters productive conflict, works across functions and BU boundaries.Trustworthy: Builds trusting relationships by being transparent and acting with integrity.
• Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs independently
• Able to work occasional weekends and evening
• 1+ Year’s inventory management experience
• Strong attention to detail

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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