Advanced Material Handler - 1st Shift - $23.90/hr
Stryker
Summary
Mon – Fri | 7:00am – 3:30pm, OT as needed
Job description
Schedule
Mon – Fri | 7:00am – 3:30pm, OT as needed
What You Will Do
As an Advanced Material Handler, you will support our Inbound department, primarily in Putaway, while cross-training across Receiving and Returns. You will work with an experienced, collaborative team to maintain accurate inventory and keep materials moving efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- Receive, verify, and put away raw materials and finished goods.
- Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, order pickers, WAVE equipment, and automated storage systems.
- Use SAP, JDE, and other inventory systems to receive, locate, move, and research materials.
- Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and outstanding Putaway transactions.
- Prepare materials for shipment or production.
- Meet established productivity expectations, including Putaway line-per-hour goals.
- Proactively assist Receiving, Returns, and other areas as business needs change.
- Support the training and development of new and existing team members.
- Safely lift and move materials weighing approximately 30 pounds or more.
What You Need
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two or more years of related warehouse or distribution experience.
- Ability to safely lift, move, and handle warehouse materials.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of daily responsibilities, and remain productive with limited supervision.
Preferred
- Experience with forklifts, electric pallet jacks, order pickers, WAVE equipment, or similar material-handling equipment.
- Experience with SAP, JDE, or another warehouse or inventory management system.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing approximately 30 pounds or more.
- Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment as required for the role, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, order pickers, and WAVE equipment.
- Ability to perform the physical activities associated with receiving, putaway, inventory movement, and material handling throughout the workday.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two or more years of related warehouse or distribution experience
- Ability to safely lift, move, and handle warehouse materials
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of daily responsibilities, and remain productive with limited supervision
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing approximately 30 pounds or more
- Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment as required for the role, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, order pickers, and WAVE equipment
- Ability to perform the physical activities associated with receiving, putaway, inventory movement, and material handling throughout the workday
Benefits
- Bonus Potential
- Benefits
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.