Stockhandler-1st shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated hourly base pay: $20.50
• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Stockhandler, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Under the direction of and reporting to the Department Leader, the Stock Handler follows procedures and instructions to physically transfer materials between processes or areas, maintaining accurate inventory and traceability records.
Material handling activities include (but are not limited to) receiving, basic visual inspection, stocking, returns, picking, counting, weighing, packaging, kitting, issuing and delivering.

*This position is on 1st shift (6am-2:30pm CT or 7am-3:30pm CT). Training for this role will be on 1st shift (8am-4:30pm) for 2 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Fulfillment: Picks material from racks, trays and shelves, and prepares them for assembly, sub-assembly, spare part orders or other subsequent processes.
• Inventory Management: Maintain and update accurate records of stock levels, monitoring for discrepancies and reporting them as necessary. Daily inventory counts to maintain cycle counts.
• Receiving Shipments: Unload and inspect incoming stock to ensure all items are accurate and undamaged upon arrival.
• Stock Replenishment: Restock shelves and displays promptly to maintain product availability and ensure the production is well supplied.
• Maintain Inventory Integrity and Traceability: Attach identifying tags or labels to stock or mark information on containers.

Key Skills:

• Safety Awareness: Adherence to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Basic Skills: Proficiency in reading, writing, math and computer skills using inventory management software and other relevant computer applications for tracking stock.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth operations and achieve common goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Provide assistance and information to customers regarding product availability and location when required.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling products per handling code and data to minimize errors in stock handling and recordkeeping.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and stocking merchandise throughout the shift.
• Inventory Management: Ability to efficiently manage and organize stock to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Problem Solving Abilities: Address and resolve issues related to stock discrepancies, damaged goods, or supply chain interruptions.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritize tasks to maintain workflow and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.

Application window is anticipated to close 15 days from original posting date.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin,