Material Handler

SUMMARY


This position, as a TEAM member within the Operations Department, works closely to ensure that all material movement from warehouse to SCVRD assembly process area is completed accurately and within prescribed timeline requirements for both NAR and business partner South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) associates. This NAR Associate ensures that the SCVRD is supplied with suitable volume of components to assemble, to minimize downtime, and to meet the build schedule for the day, as directed by the Manager of Assembly Operations. This position also assists in the SCVRD assembly area set-up and in client kit build training, performs product audits as directed by the supervisor, and coordinates and processes all quality (FDA) checks while maintaining the necessary paperwork.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES


This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Projects/duties may be modified/changed/added/deleted as needed.

• Understand NAR Products and their quality requirements (specifications, tolerances, lot control, etc.)
• Understands NAR Product "direct packaging" requirements, such as those that must be vacuum packed and non-vacuum packed
• Knows and executes the related, necessary assembly processing requirements that NAR Products must undergo (as well as vacuum packaging processing)
• Implements training instructions and procedures for all those performing NAR product assembly tasks, as directed.
• Assists in providing direction to fellow SCVRD associate(s) as assigned
• Coordinates, as directed, with SCVRD Supervisory personnel related work schedule requirements and training requirements
• Timely completes all data summary tasks, as directed
• Provides assistance to the Manager of Assembly Operations in material handling duties, as requested.
• Executes product pull sheets as per build schedules to minimize and prevent back orders to our "External Customers"
• Cooperates with fellow Operations Department Team Members and all other NAR Associates to provide "Internal Customer" support, as required
• Cooperates, takes direction, and supports the Manager of Assembly Operations and all other executive management personnel, supporting internal and external "Stockholders"
• Processes quality checks for inbound product and maintains the appropriate paperwork and files
• Performs necessary quality checks

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes any tasks and/or projects assigned by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY

• Assists in training of clients to complete product assembly schedules
• Provides recommendations to approve and not approve

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Ensures that all SCVRD "local" assembly process areas are timely supplied with components to minimize downtime potential
• Ensures that all necessary materials are appropriately accounted for during their transition through assembly operations and that related SCVRD process totals are reviewed and are shown to be equal to those attested to by NAR while reporting discrepancies to the Manager of Assembly Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Two years working in a product production, assembly, and/or warehouse environment preferred

Specific Characteristics:

• Demonstrates ability to respond courteously to all Internal Customers, Stockholders, External Customers (should they be contacted), business partner(s) (SCVRD), suppliers
• Manages multiple priorities in a direct work environment
• Works with limited direction and supervision
• Safely operates forklift and order picker equipment
• Understand inventory concepts such as FEFO and FIFO
• Recognizes inventory discrepancies and reports to Supervisory personnel as needed
• Learns all NAR Quality System requirements, related FDA compliance requirements, ISO-13485/ISO-9001, and ECE-R43 quality doctrines as they are applied locally
• Consistently applies basic communication skills
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Changes direction, focus, and priorities effectively and efficiently as needed
• Possesses strong quality orientation, attention to detail, and a personal desire to meet and exceed requirements
• Identifies and resolves problems

DEMANDS

Time and Availability

• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours each week from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or some variation thereof
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Travel

• Must have transportation to and from NAR, LLC 35 Tedwall Ct.

Physical

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a typical office employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. on a frequent basis
• Frequent sitting at a desk, standing and using a computer keyboard, walking to complete various duties, and using hand-held barcode scanning equipment
• Occasional bending, squatting, stooping, and reaching

Environment

• Ability to tolerate warehouse and assembly operations noise
• Ability to work in a confined area and in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment

Forklift Operation Demands

General Demands:

• Forklift certification per OSHA standards
• Math, language, reading, and basic computer skills necessary

Most Frequent:

• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Bending or twisting body
• Repetition of the same movements
• Standing for long periods of time.

Important to be able to:

• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
• Move two or more limbs together while remaining in place
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
• Determine the distance between objects
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others

Not as important, but necessary, to be able to:

• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Understand the speech of another person
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
• Move arms and legs quickly
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
• See objects in very bright or glaring light
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
• See objects in very low light

AAP/EEO Statement
North American Rescue provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.