Production Material Handler - Novanta : Job Details

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.Job SummaryAs a Production Material Handler, you will be responsible for the inventory counting, staging, re-stocking, once the product has been released by logistics.Job Description (Primary Responsibilities)Count in orders for accuracy, stage orders for the line per product specifications and 5S standards. Communicate shortages to production supervisor.Set up the line. Perform in-process product restocking of all materials for the line. If parts are needed that are not staged get information needed go to logistics for replacements.Perform line clearance once the order is complete following the JADAK QMS & 5S standards.Report any equipment or low stock issues to production supervisor.Assist the production team in assembling products, work with manufactuing engineering and record scrap.Follow the beginning of shift and end of shift checklists, report any issues to the Production Supervisor.Work within the manufacturing team to meet production schedules, including overtime as required by production needs.RequirementsAbility to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, to include assembly instruction, is critical to success in the roleBe able to work in a dynamic environment and meet deadlinesBe detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records. Basic computer skills.Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessaryBe able to lift up to 55 pounds on a regular basisOutcomes and KPIsInventory control (scrap)Reduction of turnaround time and staging of ordersCompensation and BenefitsThe base pay for this position is $18.00 per hour depending on the geographic market.Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.Please call +1 781-###-#### if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.