Material Handler IV

Position: 
 Material Handler IV

Location: 
5612 Johnson Lake Rd.
De Leon Springs, FL

Job Id: 
1983-DLSO88

# of Openings: 
1


Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals' tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities. 

Job Summary


This position is responsible for safely performing job functions at the highest level of quality and providing accurate paperwork and record keeping. It requires knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling and adherence to all company rules, policies, and OSHA/EPA regulations, including full compliance with RCRA requirements. This role will also lead and oversee a team of 10–15 warehouse/logistics employees to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Pick and stage material for production lines


• Receive inbound shipments; ship outbound material; all related / corresponding activities


• Warehouse/Oracle administration tasks


• Cycle count and physical inventory; able to maintain FIFO procedures for time sensitive materials


• Housekeeping and other 5S activities


• Properly store all warehouse materials


• Must be knowledgeable of Hazardous Waste Handling


• Responsibility and adherence of RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) requirements


• Use computers and scanners to perform transactions


• Interpret work order and sales order material / delivery requirements


• Follow and abide by defined business process and procedures


• Work with members of Procurement and Accounting teams to purchase order and invoicing issues and improve processes


• Communicate professionally with others


• Responsible for accurate and complete inventory transactions in Oracle


• Investigate and correct transactions, as required


• Maintain a safe work area, participate in safety training and follow all defined OSHA guidelines


• Report all accidents / incidents and unsafe work conditions to supervisor


• Participate in continuous improvement teams


• Assist with the training of other material handlers


• Work to gain knowledge of all warehouse activities


• Performs tasks accurately and timely, work with limited supervision


• Participate in the updates / maintenance of organizational KPI’s


• Other Duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• A minimum of 5-7 years of warehouse experience that includes:


• Industrial forklift, forklift certification preferred


• Material handling


• Shipping and receiving


• MRP/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)


• 1-2 years of supervisory experience

Skills and Abilities

• US Citizenship is required


• Forklift experience preferred, must pass certification requirements within the first 30 days of employment


• Must be familiar with other warehouse equipment to include pallet jacks, docking stations and scales


• Must be able to work any shift and be flexible to work overtime, as needed


• HazMat experience preferred


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Understanding of LTL, small parcel, exports, UPS/FedEx


• Proficiency with computer-based software, specifically with Microsoft Office


• Must have a valid and clean state driver’s license

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Minimum travel required.


• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms.  This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

Benefits Highlights 


Healthcare  

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage. 


• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.  


• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.  


• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.  


• On-site wellness clinic.  

Paid Benefits  

• Competitive compensation.  


• ​401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.  


• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).  


• Paid parental leave.  


• Adoption assistance.  


• Fertility and family building assistance.  

Additional Benefits  

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:  
  
  
  
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off  
  
  
  • 5/8s
  
  
  • 4/10s  
  
  
  • 3/12s  
  
  
  
  


• Lifestyle spending account.  


• Perks at work.  


• Generous employee referral program.  


• Tuition reimbursement.  


• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options 

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

Accessibility 


Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com   

Disclaimer:  


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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