Material Handler - 4 1/2 Day Workweek

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In Motion Systems Group and Electronic Controls and Motion Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler in Irwin, Pennsylvania. In this position, you will primarily be responsible for providing value stream support in the Market and Receiving departments. This is the 1^st shift position.

Your Responsibilities

• Pull parts for Assembly work orders by printing labels and pulling parts from Market shelves using barcodes.
• Pull parts for made-from work orders for shop, or subcontractors.

• Manage stock control, including part replenishment, storage, and audits.

• Communicate shortages or quality issues to supervisors.

• Deliver kits by following standardized routes to ensure consistent, lean workflow from Market to Assembly.

• Process workorders and allocate finished products before dropping off in shipping.

• Regularly visit work cells to refill components, Kanban containers, and consumables to prevent line stoppages.

• Manages Kanban by moving Kanban cards or containers to signal, retrieve, and deliver necessary inventory.
• Unload trucks with incoming parts and raw materials.
• Verify parts to supplier packing list and complete computer transactions.
• Wrap and process workorders for anodizing and other subcontractors.
• Remove empty bins, cardboard, and trash from work areas to keep them tidy and efficient.

• Operate equipment according to industrial safety regulations.

• Performing general warehouse duties as necessary

• Utilize basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as required.

• Ensure proper handling, use, and disposal of chemical, substances and materials in the waste stream, where applicable.

• Promote a safe work environment by following all safety procedures including policies and work practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., quality, safety improvement, and HPT participation).

• Follow standard work, Day by Hour, TIB, and other operational metrics.

Who we are looking for

• Working knowledge of hand tools.

• Attention to detail.

• Proficient in basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and basic division).

• Ability to effectively read, interpret, and follow instructions.

• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team.

• Flexibility and cooperation in performing other duties as assigned (will work in various cells).
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• One (1) year of inventory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Receiving experience, a plus.
• Previous Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience

Ideally, you will also have

• One (1) year of inventory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Receiving experience, a plus.
• Previous Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to and from the primary work location.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours at a time).
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, occasionally.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
• 4 1/2-day workweek (work 9 hours per day Monday-Thursday and 4 hours on Friday).
• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

If you don't find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect, and you can learn a lot with us!

Have we sparked your interest? Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.