Material Handler – Parts Warehouse Technician

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Material Handler responsible for warehouse management, material handling, and compliance in a manufacturing environment. Partnering with cross-departments to improve processes and ensure safety.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeEddyville • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safety, Quality, and Compliance
Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies, including SOPs, JHAs, and ISO standards.
Identify and report hazards immediately to ensure swift correction.
Utilize required PPE, including respirators, and maintain knowledge of chemical hazards.
Complete assigned SEQ-related PM work orders.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Monitor goods issue service windows and handle daily receipts, including scanning documents into SAP (MIGO).
Maintain accurate parts locations, perform bin-to-bin transfers, and manage warehouse stock placement.
Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing equipment repairs with Logistics.
Identify materials for obsoletion and assist with physical inventory audits and fiscal requirements.
Manage tools, issue portable gas monitors, and maintain the tool area.
Material Handling & Equipment Operation
Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts, to load/unload and move equipment.
Ensure documentation for deliveries (BOLs and COAs) is accurate and meets quality standards.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Collaborate across departments and with contractors to accomplish goals.
Suggest and implement operational improvements, cost-reduction ideas, and best practices.
Conduct routine 5S sustainability audits and area inspections to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace, ensuring tools and materials are stored in their designated functional locations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: High School diploma or equivalent; 2-year degree in Business or Industrial Maintenance preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of material moving/forklift operation and 3+ years in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Certifications: Forklift certification required; training in rigging for complex lifts is essential.
Systems: Proficiency in SAP, eMaint, and Microsoft Office is required.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and hazardous material handling.
Thorough knowledge of industry, equipment, and parts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts and other powered equipment and tools.
Ability to use respirators with knowledge of chemicals.
Use of required personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

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Hard Skills & Tools

forklift operationheavy machinery operationmaterial handlinginventory managementSAPeMaintMicrosoft Office5S auditshazardous material handlingGood Manufacturing Practices

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailsafety awarenesscontinuous improvement mindsetoperational improvement suggestionsteamworkadaptability

Certifications

forklift certificationrigging training