Material Handler- Kitting

Overview

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler at our Auburn, CA / Vian Enterprises site.

About Crane Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi‑stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications.

Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry‑leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission‑critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state‑of‑the‑art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, moving, storing, counting, tracking, issuing, and shipping a variety of production parts, materials and supplies. The production floor relies on this position to provide the right parts and materials at the right time in order to meet on‑time‑delivery goals.

• Maintain accurate inventory control by following established work instructions and processes.
• Move materials to and from receiving, production areas and shipping by hand, using sorting bins and carts, or other equipment
• Unpack, receive, and stock materials into storeroom location(s).
• Read work orders to determine material and equipment needs for production cell work
• Issue critical materials to production cells
• Complete the cycle count process for Value Stream;
  Escalate variances in counts, as needed
• Respond to unplanned issues with internal customers in a timely manner
• Pack and ship materials in accordance with contract requirements
• Aid and/or backfill coworkers, as needed to complete daily tasks
• Change part stocking methods to better facilitate production needs
• Perform root cause investigation on variances in cycle counts
• Ensure compliance with export compliance rules
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

• Experience:
  
  3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Knowledge:
  Warehousing and materials packing knowledge;
  Familiar with lean principles
• Skills/Abilities:
  Demonstrated outstanding manual dexterity;
  Demonstrated ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks;
  Demonstrated ability to accurately follow detailed work instructions;
  Demonstrated ability to understand standard work instructions;
  Math skills to perform basic calculations;
  Outstanding verbal communication skills;
  Proficient with MS Office
• Education/Certification:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement:
  This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• Experience working with manufacturing software tools

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Standing: 50-75%
• Sitting: 25-50%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace: stand up computer workstation and kitting carts

• Benefits:
  Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

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