Material Handler II

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

Coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials between various departments are the main responsibilities of a Materials Handler. Within this position, Materials Handler receive requests and distribute materials to production. In addition, they must examine materials for compliance with purchasing and storage issues and document any exceptions.

Responsible for communicating with different departments and helping meet production schedules, the Materials Handler must be knowledgeable about the inventory and materials they handle.

• Coordinating Materials - Materials Handler coordinate and expedite movement of materials between departments according to each department’s production and shipping requirements. They also create and maintain computerized records of these movements.
• Order Management - Computation of the amounts of material or items required to complete specific job orders is a responsibility of the Materials Handler. They must have knowledge of product manufacturing and related processes to successfully estimate how much each department or job requires.
• Inventory Control - Knowing how to create, compile and maintain manual or computerized records is an essential job duty of the Materials Handler. They need these records to be able to verify inventory numbers and locations and to have available in the instance of an audit. Various software programs can be utilized to help with inventory control.
• Transporting Materials - Materials Handler often have to move or transport materials between departments in response to production needs. Knowledge of equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks is necessary. In addition, knowing how to move items safely without bodily injury to themselves or others is critical.
• Examining and Verifying Materials - Upon receiving new inventory, the Materials Handler is tasked with examining the materials to verify that they conform to purchase order specifications. They must be familiar with the materials, components and specifications or have the ability to look in the reference drawings, procedures and or manuals for the information. They must document any exceptions and arrange for the return or exchange of any materials that fail to meet specifications.

• Creating a storage system for inventory that is orderly and accessible and includes identifying information.
• Managing inventory control using various industry software programs and running daily shipping and receiving reports
• Reviewing vendor pricing on a consistent basis to ensure the company is receiving the best available pricing for each item.
• Creating and maintaining inventory, product cost and logistics data records that are easily accessible.
• Ensuring that delivered items match purchase order documentation.
• Preparing detailed lists of items or goods that need purchasing or repairing.
• Weighing and measuring products that enter the storage environment.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Manager
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely utilizes the operation of material handling equipment and various tools and machinery.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and work with various materials and/or tools, as well as work and bend at different heights, in various temperatures, and be on feet for an extended period of time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.