MATERIAL HANDLER (6 MONTH CONTRACT)

at  Shearwater Research

JOB SUMMARY

As the Material Handler, your work represents Shearwater’s brand promise: Powerful, Simple, Reliable. You will work on-site at our Richmond factory to ensure the efficient movement, storage, and replenishment of materials across the factory, while maintaining accurate inventory. Your responsibilities include setting up and sustaining the Kanban system on new lines and serving as a backup for the Shipper and Inventory Clerk roles. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

DAILY TASKS

• Maintain Kanban inventory system: Refill bins, conduct stock checks, daily cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, update ERP, and manage bin/shelf labels
• Inventory management: Ensure FIFO, accurate lot tracking, and organization (6S); request stock adjustments as needed
• Communication: Inform Buyers and Production Staff of stock levels and flag low inventory items
• Inventory tasks: Transfer parts between locations, improve labeling, put away received items, pick parts for orders, and manage sign-out sheets
• Consumables and chemicals: Maintain production consumables, flag low or expiring inventory, and assist in monthly and annual counts
• Warehouse management: Optimize capacity and organization for raw materials and inventory