3rd Shift Stock handler 2 (M-F 10PM- 6AM)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Starting hourly base pay: $18.50 + 10% shift premium
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts

oHome / Auto Insurance discounts

oWhole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're looking to join a dynamic team and innovative organization as a Stockhandler 3, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Woodward in Zeeland, MI is looking for mechanical assembler on our 3rd shift, Monday through Friday from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am to join our team. If you have experience in shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment, apply now!

What you will be doing

Essential Functions

• Physically transfers material from one process to another. Picks material from racks, trays and shelves, and prepares them for assembly, sub-assembly, spare part orders or other subsequent processes. Performs various inventory transactions to move, stock, pick, return to stock inventory, adjust inventory, etc.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as verifying or filling out paperwork, inputting or providing data, maintaining inventory accuracy, etc., completing paperwork, and data entry or reporting.
• Performs a variety of organizational functions such as counting, weighing packaging etc. according to SOP to prepare materials for subsequent processes.
• Coordinates and prioritizes materials and item movements from receiving and product drop off areas, sorts and stores on racks, trays and shelves in a predetermined order, i.e. stocking parts and identifies potential issues and helps provide corrective actions.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to stock or marks information on containers.
• Contributes to continuous process improvements, by identifying problems, supporting data collection programs, and by sharing best practices.
• Develops and maintains operating procedures, work instructions and training plans for the stock room.
• Assists in training, and offers guidance for other members.
• Maintains accurate inventory quantity and traceability on inventory items by using site ERP System.
• Counts inventory for cycle counting purposes, open/closes cycle count batches and trouble shoots discrepancies and helps provide corrective actions.

Other Functions

• Identifies and records non-conformance and stock discrepancies. Records for dispositioning and traceability and contributes to corrective actions.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative efforts.
• Understands tool and gage management systems as applicable per location.
• May prepare domestic and international shipments.
• May take leading role in one or multiple sections of stocking, picking, packing (shipping) and final gate.
• May be required to be certified and operate powered material handling equipment (e.g. forklift truck, motorized pallet handler, crane)
• May set up or change stockroom parameters for local site ERP system.

What We Are Looking For

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to problem solve, manage multiple tasks, interruptions and meet deadlines as required.
• Expert knowledge of ERP systems (WISE/SAP).
• Promotes teamwork and cooperative efforts.
• Solid understanding of PC's including e-mail.
• Solid knowledge of the calibration process as applicable per location.
• Strong communication skills, including basic communication in English.
• Application of tools used to support continual improvement (Six Sigma) and operational effectiveness. Good understanding of Woodward Lean Enterprise System (WLES) processes.

Packaging materials. Tapes adhesives and acetone. Uses labeling and stickers. Weighing and measuring equipment. Computers, phones, Fax machine and other applicable equipment. Uses racks, carts, trays, shelves, and cleaning equipment for picking and stocking. In some plant cleaning parts in preparation for assembly. US: Body strength to lift up to 50 pounds (25kg) regularly, may be required to lift up to 100lbs (50kg) with help. International: According to local law. Outdoor Environment. Physical Environment: Required to bend, reach, stoop, and remain standing for extended periods of time. May be exposed to chemicals.

Education or Format Training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• Less than 2 of related work experience

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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