AkroFire · 1 day ago
Materials Handler
Kamatics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$18/hr - $26.73/hr
4+ years expKamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. They are seeking a Materials Handler responsible for receiving, storing, moving, and issuing raw materials and finished goods to support production and shipping operations.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform receiving activities for raw materials and finished goods, including unloading trucks, verifying piece count, material condition, and packing slips, and ensuring accurate receipt of materials into inventory
Handle raw materials ranging from approximately 1-inch to 12-inch diameter, including relocating materials from suppliers to inventory locations and issuing materials to production work orders
Operate material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility
Use saws and other capital equipment to cut or prepare raw material as required to support production needs
Perform shipping support activities, including verification of outbound material, review of air waybills and bills of lading, and coordination with internal teams and carriers as needed
Execute raw material store functions, including loading and unloading bulk materials, transferring materials to internal departments or outside vendors, and maintaining accurate material flow
Issue materials to jobs and work orders, ensuring correct material type, quantity, and documentation
Participate in cycle counting and inventory control activities to maintain inventory accuracy
Identify material, surface, dimensional, visual, or documentation non-conformities and report issues to Materials, Quality, and cell leadership in accordance with Kamatics quality standards
Troubleshoot material flow and process issues, resolving problems or escalating as appropriate
Support material processing activities as needed, including: 1. Processing purchase orders and related documentation for outside process suppliers. 2. Maintaining and updating visual status boards for jobs at outside process suppliers. 3. Assisting with raw material review and approval processes and initiating laboratory testing in accordance with lab card requirements
Perform all duties in accordance with established productivity, quality, safety, and environmental standards and procedures
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; follow all safety and environmental regulations and promptly report incidents
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S activities within the work area
Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment
Participates in training/cross training and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
4–6 years of experience in material handling, shipping and receiving, inventory control, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment
Forklift and overhead crane operating experience required
Experience using ERP systems required
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Basic mathematics proficiency
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Customer-focused mindset
Strong organizational and time management skills
Dependable and results-oriented
Ability to interpret customer and internal requirements
Team-oriented with a proactive approach
Frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 lbs. (approximately 75% of the workday)
Regular use of material handling equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, and conveyors
Frequent standing, bending, twisting, and grasping of tools and materials
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as business needs require
Preferred
FS Cloud ERP experience
Experience with blueprint reading and basic instrument calibration
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings and matching
Other developmental opportunities
Company
AkroFire
AkroFire delivers advanced fire and thermal management solutions for the aerospace industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase