Material Handler — Sulzer
- Location
- Rolle
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. Job Summary
The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate management, tracking, movement, staging, and distribution of raw materials, components, and finished parts throughout the shop.
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. Job Summary
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Release and issue materials to production jobs in accordance with work orders and manufacturing schedules.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Main responsibilities
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Release and issue materials to production jobs in accordance with work orders and manufacturing schedules.
- Track and maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, consumables, and finished parts.
- Process inventory transactions, material movements, and work order activities using SAP.
- Coordinate with Operations, Production Coordinators, Planners, Supervisors, and other departments regarding material requirements and job status.
Key requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Application process
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and general computer applications.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, inventory records, and production documentation.
Contacts
- Communicate effectively through Outlook email, telephone, and other communication platforms to support shop activities.
- Move, organize, stage, and deliver materials to designated workstations to ensure efficient workflow and uninterrupted production.
- Verify quantities, part numbers, and material specifications before issuing materials to jobs.
- Maintain accurate records of material receipts, transfers, returns, and inventory adjustments.
- Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Receive and inspect incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material handling equipment as required.
- Operate company trucks and trailers to transport parts, tools, and materials between company facilities and external vendors.
- Pick up and deliver materials, tooling, and supplies from suppliers and outside service providers as needed.
- Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, stored, and protected from damage.
Company and context
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to operate or become certified on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Experience operating trucks and trailers for material transportation. Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions when making vendor deliveries and pickups. What we offer you
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
Additional details
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control, material flow, and production support.
- Experience operating trucks and trailers for material transportation. Physical Requirements
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions when making vendor deliveries and pickups.
- 401k plan with a 6% match Comprehensive health plan incl
Notes and original content
- About the role
- Job Summary
- Experience operating trucks and trailers for material transportation.
- Physical Requirements
- What we offer you
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan incl
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sulzer offer for this role?
Sulzer lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Rolle. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sulzer offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sulzer during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Sulzer?
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