Job Title: Material Handler
# Positions: 2
Overview:

Crane is hiring! We’re looking for Material Handlers to join our Stationery Division based in North Adams, MA. We look for bright, hard-working people who want to be a part of a world-class organization. This is a first shift position (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

Responsibilities:

• Function as a team member, and willingly lend assistance as needed in support of others, including assisting in other job functions and departments
• Work in a Kanban Inventory control system, properly maintaining inventory in specified locations
• Count, box, replenish to correct locations and properly record work-order completions and location details
• Appropriately respond to urgent requests, either as verbal or visual cues, to supply needed inventory and supplies
• Pick, and replenish, stock and supplies so no damage occurs to the materials and the items remain easily identifiable
• Support requirements for fulfillment of orders
• Pick and set up orders in accordance with requirements as stated in procedures
• Social Stockroom:  Engraved and Thermography Orders
• When asked, be willing to operate a small, Panel / Delivery Truck, operating between North Adams and Pittsfield for emergency inventory replenishments
• Ensure all short orders are fulfilled upon receipt of materials
• Complete daily/weekly time allocation sheets and other appropriate departmental documentation
• Provide superior customer service to all internal and external customers
• Maintain a safe and clean work area conducive to creating a pleasant and efficient working environment
• Demonstrate adherence to quality standards as set forth by management
• Must be willing to move up through the lines of progression
• Must be willing to work in any Company area or location as needed
• Must be willing to work any shift and overtime as needed

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Perform basic mathematical functions
• Work with basic computer equipment for instructional inputs
• Ability to read, write, keep neat and accurate records, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be willing and able to understand and follow written procedures as well as follow written and verbal instructions
• Possess the dexterity needed to safely assemble products
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be capable of making decisions independently.
• Positive interaction and communication with supervisors, customers, and peers
• Willingness and ability to expand knowledge and skills to develop the potential for advancement
• Possess the ability to learn and navigate basic, electronic records keeping and transactions in the J.D. Edwards computing system
• Possess the ability to operate simple, hand and motorized equipment
• Must have a valid Motor Vehicle operator’s licenses, and good driving record
• Must have maintained a good safety and attendance record with proven work performance in the past

Crane offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401k match and more. Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our careers page at www.careersatcrane.com.