Senior Material Handler - E2 Optics
Kansas City, MO 64101
About the Job
E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.
The Senior Materials Handler will play a critical role in supporting logistics operations while actively working to manage materials handling and warehouse processes. This position will act as a mentor for other team members and assist the Logistics Coordinator in developing, improving, and streamlining materials flow. In addition, this role serves as a preparatory step towards a leadership position in logistics coordination, requiring an understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, and team leadership.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client worksite policies.
- Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
- Consistently follow and enforce safe work practices, adhering to company and client policies.
- Champion safety initiatives across the warehouse and job sites, ensuring adherence to PPE and safety protocols.
- Efficiently manage the loading, unloading, and transportation of materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Perform inventory cycle counts and update inventory management systems with accuracy.
- Assist in managing the fleet of warehouse and logistics equipment (e.g., forklifts, trailers).
- Track and manage inventory to ensure accurate counts and availability.
- Coordinate with the logistics team to fulfill material requests, anticipate shortages, and reorder supplies as
- needed.
- Support the development of inventory metrics and reporting for continuous improvement.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, and storage of materials, verifying that orders are correct and meet specifications.
- Ensure timely and accurate shipment of materials, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
- Reconcile packing slips with purchase orders, working closely with the Logistics Coordinator for inventory
- and material accuracy.
- Mentor and lead warehouse staff, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
- Assist the Logistics Coordinator in training new team members and improving warehouse procedures.
- Act as a role model for junior staff, demonstrating strong work ethic, organization, and leadership.
- Actively participate in process improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency.
- Provide input on materials handling best practices and warehouse organization strategies.
- Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator to implement Lean principles and cost-saving strategies.
- Assist the Logistics Coordinator in gathering and maintaining data for logistics reports, including inventory levels, shipping metrics, and equipment usage.
- Develop a working understanding of logistics software systems and processes to assist with materials flow
- optimization.
- Work closely with the Logistics Coordinator to support job site material logistics, ensuring that all materials are delivered on time and in good condition.
- Act as the point of contact for material requests and provide solutions to logistics challenges on-site.
- Travel: The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Additional Training in supply chain or logistics is a plus
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in materials handling, warehouse operation, or logistics
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or projects
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic logistics software
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Forklift certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilites:
- Willingness to travel as needed to support logistics across various job site
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with clients
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and mitigate potential logistical issues
- Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- BICSI Training Facilities
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work 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. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
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