OverviewMaterial Handling AssociateWe are looking for a Material Handling Associate to join a global engineering and manufacturing leader in technology. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Material Handling Associate is responsible for coordinating material transactions to support in-house manufacturing and customer orders. This is a team-based role, in a respectful and culturally diverse workplace. The environment is safety conscious as well as temperature and humidity controlled.The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brand(s) NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Morton, IL.ResponsibilitiesAs Material Handling Associate, you will:
Receive and store raw materials and finished goods from suppliers
Lead incoming material inspections to ensure quality of materials
Create supplier defect reports and supplier corrective action requests
Pick, transfer and setup materials for production jobs and customer orders
Ensure stock inventory levels are maintained to adequately meet operational needs
Ensure inventory accuracy by performing physical counts, investigating, and resolving inventory discrepancies
Responsible for coordinating vendor managed inventory activities and replenishing KANBAN
De-trash and dispose of boxes and other packaging
Constantly seek and implement continuous improvements using Lean methodologies
QualificationsMust-Have:
High School Diploma
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in material handling, preferably in a production environment
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Key Success Factors:
Self-motivated and an excellent team player
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision
Able to interact effectively with office staff and senior management
Nice-to-Have:
Experience and use of ERP and visual manufacturing processes and systems
Experience in cycle counting and investigation of variances
Lean warehouse and materials management experience
Knowledge of supplier quality and supplier corrective action processes
EOE/F/M/Vet/DisabledClick on the links below to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources for assistance at (309) 291-0966.We are an E-verify participating employer. Click on the links below for more information about E-Verify and your right to work.
