Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

·        Drive/operate fork truck, tugger and/or cherry picker in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

·        Organize & stock material supplies to meet production requirements and inventory control in a timely manner.

·        Pick and store in sequential order as needed.

·        Deliver material to the production lines - Ensure production areas are fully stocked prior to end of shift relief.

·        Bring empty dunnage to the receiving or bailer.

·        Organize and maintain general storage areas

·        Maintain a safe and clear access to all doorways and foot traffic areas.

·        Adheres to all safety rules and wears required Personal Protection Equipment.

·        Observe and report maintenance issues on powered industrial trucks, including daily assessments.

·        Support plant wide material organization and housekeeping goals.

·        Rotate all material to ensure 100% First In First Out (FIFO).

·        Participate in plant inventories and material reorganization activity, as required.

·        Maintain powered industrial truck certification, and attend update training, as needed.

·        Remove cardboard to the bailer area.

·        Bail cardboard and place bails in appropriate storage trailer locations and enforce recycling programs.

·        Document all activities as required.

·        Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.

·        Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

·        Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, and employee safety or customer satisfaction results.

·        Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.

·        Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.

·        Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.

·        Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

·        High School Diploma or equivalent  preferred.

·        Good written and mathematical skills.

·        Good communication and team working skills.

·        Powered Industrial Truck Certification.

·        Familiar with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment a plus.

·        Able to maintain confidential information.

Internal Training  (Minimum Requirements)

·        Dakkota Orientation

·        Dakkota Vision and Culture

·        Departmental Training

o   Process – Materials Management

o   Process – Shipping Management

o   Hazardous Communication

o   Spill Prevention

o   Battery Change Out

o   Min / Max Inventory

·        Company Training     

o   BOS Overview

o   Information Technology

o   Quality Mission Statement

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

·        Standing and sitting in a manufacturing environment, minor lifting and pushing of material and equipment.

·        Must be able to tolerate working at heights up to twenty-five (25) feet.

·        50 pounds lifting

·        Able to tolerate sitting for 8 hours or more

·        Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping and reaching 11-64% of workday

·        Hand and eye coordination

Risks Associated with Job Function

·        None

Travel Requirements

·        None