Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler I

The Material Handler I position performs general labor tasks in association with movement of material. Picks and stages parts/equipment in order to support production/shipping schedules, verifies inventory counts and locations. The Material Handler I position proficiently supports one (1) of the following work areas including Inventory Control, Parts/Equipment Shipping, or Receiving.

Key Responsibilities

Results

Critical 55%

• Works off an order pick list/pack list and pulls/reports parts/equipment accurately, reports operations in JDE correctly, and stages material for other shifts, as needed with little to no supervision.
• Maintains accurate part identification, stocking locations, and inventory counts for all parts in designated pick/pull locations.
• Understands & follows production schedule or shipping schedule to timely receive parts, pack parts, or pull parts for work orders prior to need; and follow work centers' productivity to avoid production downtime.
• Checks identification of materials to be moved, cross-references with production schedule or shipping schedule and safely moves to required location. Reports inconsistencies or problems to supervisor.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Lifts and moves materials safely to designated area while following shop floor order instructions regarding all processes.
• Completes cycle counts as needed and immediately reports any discrepancies.
• Reports non-conforming material and troubleshoots and reconciles all inventory issues, for both purchased and manufactured parts/equipment.
• Determines space requirements for appropriate storage locations and/or outgoing shipment consolidation.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area, performs required PM's on machines and equipment and reports all non- conformities to Line Lead, Supervisor or Maintenance until the problem has been rectified.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers and internal customers. Display attributes of a team player and positive role model.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

Core Values

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn't complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• One + years of related material handling or inventory control experience required.
• Previous forklift, truck/trailer experience, required.
• Forklift license, preferred.
• Ability to read tape measure up to 1/32", and ability to interpret dial caliper measurements and hand tools as needed.
• Intermediate computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in/clock-out, and report work activities. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required, and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
• Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• ERP experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; up to 8 hours in an 8-hour shift. The employee will frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. The employee will push/pull with up to 110 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to balance, climb ladders, or work on platforms to access elevated equipment. Regularly required to sit and interface with computer systems while maintaining high level of concentration

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee is required to wear steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud. May prepare hazardous waste for shipment off site and participates in annual hazardous waste training.