Senior Material Handler - Weekend Shift - (Friday - Monday - 5am-3:30pm) - Heritage

Senior Material Handler

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last. Perks for you include: Paid Vacations & Holidays, Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k), Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental), Discounts on Klein Tools products, Education and Professional Development Assistance.

The Senior Material Handler is responsible for transporting inbound and outbound materials within a production cell. In addition, the Material Handler will maintain and update various computer systems to ensure the timely delivery of manufactured product and accurate count of inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift to transport inbound and outbound materials within production cells.
• Update data within the computer systems including location and inventory count of all materials.
• Verify material move requirements and check the status of orders to prepare for daily production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of finished products.
• Correspond with supervisors or Material Handler II employees to resolve shortages of materials or inventory balance discrepancies.
• Report accurate count of production parts and scrap by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry.
• Assist manufacturing team members with material requests and order additional components as needed.
• Perform daily safety inspections of material handling equipment and weekly watering of the lift truck batteries.
• Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.
• Follow lean manufacturing principles to help solve daily problems, improve efficiencies, and keep the work area organized and clean.
• Follow all safety standards. Always prioritize safety over output. Communicate all safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education development (GED)
• Must have four (4) years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Knowledge of 6S standards are preferred.
• Experience with IMI Series (AS400) is preferred.
• Must be able to operate a Class II Sit-Down Forklift, RF Scanner, and Pallet Jack.
• Must possess knowledge in updating data and navigating through material requirements planning software and supply chain software (i.e. production reporting, inventory location/cycle count software, etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of safety awareness.
• Ability to read a production ticket, job packet, or bill of material for work orders.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.

Physical Demand Requirements:

DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor. Walking, up to 10 hours per day (interruptive) Sitting or Standing, up to 10 hours per day (interruptive) Bending/twisting neck, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Bending/twisting waist, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Hand movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive) Arm movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive) Pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Lifting weight, up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours per day (interruptive)

Your main focus: Quality, Customer Obsession, Innovation, Ownership, Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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