1st Shift Warehouse Associate/ Material Handler

Job Description

Are you ready to join a dynamic global gear technology group and be part of a company that promises to "wow your world"? IMS Gear, a leading producer of gear technologies for the automotive industry, is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a CNC Machine Operator.

About IMS Gear:

With a history spanning over 160 years, IMS Gear has consistently grown, thanks to our customer-centric approach, problem-solving expertise, and an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we operate globally with a workforce of about 3,600 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia.

You support our team as

Logistics Technician (Material Handler/Warehouse Associate)

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

We are currently seeking a skilled Logistics Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and loading shipments. Direct and indirect Materials receiving, handling and booking.

Job Type: Full-time, 1st Shift – 08:00am to 04:30pm main schedule (but some variation will be needed in order to cover receiving hours 7am-3:30 or 9:30 am to 6 pm)

Work Location: In person (Gainesville, GA)

Responsibilities:

Preparing daily shipments

Receiving and transferring incoming direct and indirect materials

Communicating with Logistic Coordinators regarding shipments

Communicating damages to the Quality Teams

Handling material and supplying assembly lines with parts

Printing labels and labeling shipments

Loading and unloading trucks

Processing shipments in SAP

Dealing daily with customer and supplier questions and issues

Providing shipment and receipt information/ verification to finance

Ordering and scheduling supplies for shipments

Handling scrap and recycling materials

Following International Automotive Task Force quality standards – IATF 16949

Team work – train employees and assisting others with more difficult tasks

Escalation of issues to manager

Following Internal Quality Issues procedure – IQI

Ensuring First in – First out

Ensuring safety rules and policies are followed

Housekeeping – 5S-Standard

Other duties assigned

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED: preferred

Work experience in a high volume manufacturing environment:

Minimum 1-2 years, preferred 3 years of more

Skills Requirements:

Good reading comprehension of work instructions

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good ability to work in a team environment

Good organizational skills

Detail oriented

Good ability to work in a fast paced environment

Good math skills

Basic conversion of mass units skills

Basic knowledge of measurement devices

Advanced computer skills

Knowledge of SAP – preferred

Knowledge of material flow/production process

Forklift certificate

Attendance and punctuality

Some of your Benefits:

401 (k) & 401 (k) matching

Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance

Company Paid Life insurance

Company Paid Short term and Long term disability insurance

15 Days of paid time-off and 10 paid holidays

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Constant walking, standing, sitting, handling and using fingers

Frequent bending, reaching outward and above shoulders with hands and arms

Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working from height

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Full-time