Material Handler, Receiving
Mason, Ohio, United States
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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Material Handler - Receiving, you play a critical role in supporting production and inventory accuracy by ensuring materials are received, inspected, documented, stored, and delivered to appropriate locations safely and efficiently. Your work helps maintain material flow, inventory integrity, and operational excellence while supporting internal and external customer expectations.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities to SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Safety
- Follow all safety rules and adhere to core value of business.
- Maintain clean, orderly work areas and equipment.
- Report repairs and/or issues to team lead or supervisor.
Receiving & Material Management
- Receive incoming materials, components, and supplies from vendors and carriers.
- Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
- Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report issues to appropriate personnel.
- Accurately process receiving transactions within ERP/MRP systems.
- Label, identify, and properly store materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Deliver materials to production and other internal departments to support operational requirements.
- Maintain inventory organization and warehouse housekeeping standards.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist with unloading trucks and staging materials for inspection and storage.
- Maintain material-handling equipment through pre-use inspections and reporting maintenance needs.
Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Maintain inventory accuracy through proper material identification, labelling, and storage practices.
- Record inventory locations and transactions accurately within ERP/MRP systems.
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
- Monitor inventory levels and report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials.
- Follow established material handling and inventory control procedures.
- Collaborate closely with supervisors, planners, purchasing, and production personnel to resolve inventory issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
- Ensure materials are available to production in accordance with production schedules and priorities.
- Review orders for quality and accuracy, cross-check attached documents.
- Maintains inventory by identifying, labelling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
- Seek help when unsure on resolution, collaborating closely with team lead/supervisor and shipping team.
- Follow processes for expedite shipments affecting the production schedule.
Culture
- Desire to do the right thing
- Team player, assisting other team members and departments as needed with other duties not routine to position
- Punctual, on time, ready to work, every day
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- 1+ year experience in warehouse, receiving, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
- Forklift certification.
- Experience using inventory management systems or ERP systems preferred.
- Dependability
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of receiving processes and inventory control practices. Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to read packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Education & Certifications
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma, or equivalent
Travel & Working Environment
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, and working at heights.
- Perform repetitive motions.
- Plant environment with potential exposure to harsh weather, excessive heat/ cold, and/or excessive noise.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.