Material Handling Specialist

Material HandlerDo you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Material Handler? Then Panasonic Energy is looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!Responsibilities:The Material Handler, under broad supervision, expedites the movement of raw materials between production areas while safely operates appropriate equipment such as forklifts, manual pallet jacks, and ride-on pallet jacks. The Handler prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. Trouble shooting skills related to equipment and material issues are necessary to complete daily tasks.Essential Duties:Perform daily operational checks on mobile equipmentRecording and inspection on equipment including cleaning, checking, and adding fluids as neededReceipt and transport of raw materials using mobile equipment of various typesMovement and transportation of in process product throughout the production areaAbility to accurately recognize and distinguish between part numbers and lot numbers of greater than 10 charactersProblem solving trouble shooting skills related to equipment and material issuesCommunicate with co-workers the status of the current material or product at hand, damaged packaging, verbally either directly or through a two-way radioProvide appropriate documentation i.e. delivery orders, lot tracking sheets, quality deviation sheets, quality specifications and attributes, to downstream customerMust adhere to company rules and policyMust be able to work in a team environmentMust be willing to perform duties at a higher or lower level as assignedPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.MUST-HAVES:Education: Basic/Required: None Preferred: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or 2 years of prior experience in functional areaEssential Qualifications: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking EnglishNICE-TO-HAVES:Previous experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment, automation, or assembly is preferred Must have a safety conscientious attitude Able to use a manual pallet jack, motorized pallet jack or lift truck Familiarity with MES, LOTO, FIFO, Lot numbers Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurate counting of raw materials and product in an active environment Familiar with computer terminals, Operator Interface Terminal, touch screens, RF scannersPhysical Demands:Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 20% Walk: 20% Stand: 50% Lift: 10% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): OccasionalBENEFITS & PERKS – WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date.Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognitionAnnual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee eventsFree Shuttle: Rides to and from work