Material Handler

Filtran Floor Material Handler

Filtran LLC, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a global leader in filtration solutions and a trusted name around the world for quality automatic transmission filters. We are a top automotive supplier to both the Original Equipment and the Aftermarket; globally providing a full product line.

The Floor Material Handler is responsible for the orderly movement of material in and out of the various manufacturing departments. A Floor Material Handler will supply equipment and operators with materials to insure the smooth and uninterrupted flow of the production processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine operators are supplied with necessary materials in a timely manner.
• Operates manual pallet trucks and other non-powered material handling equipment to transport parts, stock, and supplies to work areas and between departments.
• Orders materials from stock for use on the production floor.
• Operates hoist and carton sealers.
• Lift boxes, totes and parts from pallets and baskets and place them on conveyors or tables.
• Removes empty pallets, boxes, etc. from the area.
• Cleans tote pans and does sweeping and/or mopping in order to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• At the end of each shift, must ensure machines are fully stocked with material and the areas are ready for the next shift to begin work.
• Ensure all trash is disposed of properly during and/or at the end of the shift.
• May perform machine operator duties as required.
• Is responsible for following all plant safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read work order and determine the parts needed to assure uninterrupted production on the assembly lines.
• Ability to read and speak English in a proficient manner.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers is preferred.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, twist, turn, squat with no restrictions.
• Repetitive lifting; lift up to 75 lbs periodically.
• Good vision and hearing.