Materials Handler

Materials HandlerLocation: Kenansville, NC, US, 28349 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Manufacturing Job Title: Lift Operator & Material HandlerSUMMARY Under the direction of the Materials Specialist, this person is responsible for store/retrieve finished fabric, and load trailers for shipment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.Follow all safety standardsUnload trucksMaintain Creel area cleanLoad return pallets on Supplier trailerBring yarn to creel when neededLocate yarn in production storage are once truck is unloadedAssist shipping department as neededDispose of scrap material/dunnage/packing material from production and warehouse area.Store finished fabric- Use lift truck to move cartons or wrapped rolls from packing storage in warehouse, use portable computer/scanners to record bin locationsRetrieve finished fabric- get pull sheet and use lift truck to move fabric from bins to staging areaUse Pallets and hand Strapper to unitize cartons as requiredUse lift truck to move finished fabric from staging area to over-the road trailerAssist with manual handling of individual rollsPerform other duties assigned by the Materials SpecialistOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.ABILITY TO Read, write, and speak and understand in English, in order to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manualsAdd, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to record numbers on required paperworkCommunicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team playerMeet behaviors established in Company performance management and development process. Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing prioritiesPay attention to detailEffectively execute tasksAbility to use a computer and Microsoft Office programsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows:Frequent hand, finger and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools or controlsRequires standing (80%) and walking (10%)The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motionsThe employee is occasionally required to climb or balanceConstantly lift up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts up to 50 poundsWORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobConstantly work under tight time constraintsOccasionally work mandatory overtimeMay occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machine/equipmentThe employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particlesPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Required during production duties: Eye protection Hearing Protection Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes Reflective Vest (where applicable)NOTICE The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.DISCLAIMER Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.