Material Associate

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries. Benefits we offer our employees:

• Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

Overview

The Material Associate is a specialized material handling position focusing on the movement of materials within the business system and physically in the factory. The Material Associates performs primarily only one-two of the following roles in the Material Handling area competently; material/product receipt, storage and issuance of materials to manufacturing areas , packing and shipping. The Material Associate is responsible for accurately maintaining our inventories in the business system and physically protecting the inventories from damage and loss.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Knowledge of the business system as it applies to the Warehouse Management module of SAP.
• Knowledge of Inventory control.
• Knowledge of the legal and environmental requirements as it pertains to shipping products and materials.
• SAP Training Preferred (Move & Put Away, Pick & Pack and Receiving).
• Fork Truck Certification - preferred.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Receive in products, components and materials from external sources, perform incoming verification checks, and execute the appropriate transactions in SAP. Physically deliver the received items to the proper location and execute any corresponding SAP transactions.
• Replenish components and materials to manufacturing to keep production flowing; adhere to FIFO principles and requirements. Execute any corresponding SAP transactions.
• Accountable for inventory accuracy through transactional accuracy while performing material receipts or moves within SAP; Assist cycle counters in researching inventory discrepancies; implement corrective action and preventive action.
• Move finished goods from manufacturing to shipping area. Execute appropriate SAP material transactions.
• Prepare shipments to customers, suppliers and other Southco facilities, including completing required paperwork/ documentation, packing, and shipping the items to be delivered. Execute appropriate SAP transactions.
• Maintain Housekeeping / Workplace Organization / PM - Organize flow lanes, clearly label rack locations, perform assigned PM on equipment, and spin chips as necessary.
• Maintain compliance to TS16949, regulatory (i.e. customs, CTPAT), and all Southco EHS, security and quality requirements.

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.