Material Handler

Organization

If innovation, creativity and a focus on customers is in your DNA, you will fit in well at Kerr. We are pioneers and innovators in the automotive upfitting industry. Our specialty is modifying brand new vehicles into police and emergency vehicles. In fact, we upfit more police vehicles than any other company in North America and we continue to focus on growing our business. Founded in 1952, Kerr Industries has a strong North American presence with operations located in Dallas, Chicago, Detroit and Oshawa. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. For more information, please visit www.kerrindustries.com.

Position

We are looking to add a full-time Material Handler/Picker/Packer/Shipper/Receiver to our team. This hybrid role will report directly to the Inventory Control Manager while also supporting the Purchasing department.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, you will fit in well at Kerr. We are looking for energetic, career-driven individuals that want to help accelerate our growth and be part of a high performing team. Being a leader in our market requires consistent high-quality and efficient work every day, and we hope to enhance our leadership position by filling our business with energetic individuals.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labelling, and placing materials and supplies in stock and recording location of inventory.
• Allocates inventory to proper area based on purchase orders.
• Unload delivery trucks while verifying that shipments align with company purchase orders.
• Receive and inspect inbound shipments and record the inventory in our ERP database – Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV).
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Prepare outbound skids with finished product as required for customer orders. Includes identifying, locating, and packing inventory based on shipping requirements.
• Prepare and print shipping labels.
• Handle customer pick-ups.
• Operates a forklift to load, unload, or transport materials.
• Verify inventory stock levels through regular cycle counting.
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Pre-kit for automotive upfitting jobs. Involves a review of bill of materials (BOMs) for inventory requirements and picking and sorting inventory to meet those requirements.
• Stage vehicles for upcoming production.
• Shuttle completed vehicles back to HQ less than 1Km distance.

Requirements

• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and is thoughtful and detail oriented.
• A positive attitude and customer service experience.
• Previous experience in a production and inventory control environment including a minimum of 1 year of previous experience in a Material Handler or related role.
• Knowledge or previous experience working with automotive or electrical components is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV) or similar ERP systems experience is a plus.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and is a constructive team player.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift loads of up to 55lbs.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Kerr Industries is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kerr community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.