Materials Handler Associate

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Nordson MEDICAL designs, engineers and manufactures complex devices and components with applications in wound healing, surgical and minimally invasive, fluid management, pulmonology and interventional and structural heart. Our pioneering Advanced Polymers team was the first to manufacture and supply medical balloons to the medical device industry.Nordson MEDICAL works with doctors, start-ups and large medical companies around the world at any point in the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Materials Handler will perform warehouse area activities including storing, material preparation, cycle counting, transport task, issue material, staging and bulk packaging. A material handler maintains production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory; delivering production materials and supplies; staging finished product; maintain inventory and associated records.

ES S ENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and SOP’s as defined by Nordson’s polices insuring that FDA and Quality Standards are met. Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. Stage work orders in accordance to production schedule and attend to clean rooms in an efficient manner. Store and package materials and products as guided to ensure accuracy and prevent damage and contamination and facilitate effective custodianship of inventory. Ensure all warehouse material transactions are performed accurately and timely. Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory. Maintain tooling and fixture inventory and associated records. Maintain order and cleanliness of Warehouse area. Track material consumption and advise Warehouse Supervisor when high material consumption is detected. Participate in cycle count and year-end physical inventory activities. Every employee has to work following Nordson’s safety manual guidelines at all times and is expected to have good manners to assure the highest level of working environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

1+ year related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s):

Ability to write and comprehend instructions and short correspondence. Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to make standard arithmetical computations with accuracy. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines. Knowledge of storekeeping and warehousing methods and procedures, including physical inventory and record keeping practices. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Proficient with label form entry.  Experience with ERP/MRP systems is highly recommended. Aptitude to learn new software applications. Ability to develop an understanding and practice of Nordson values and competencies Values cultural diversity and other differences; fosters an environment where people who are culturally diverse can work together cooperatively and effectively in achieving organizational goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk or hear, occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information. Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer. Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle. The employee regular lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting of 21 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Person should be available to change shift according to company needs.

NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment agreement.

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