Material Handler

Job Title

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
• Process Materials Management
• Process Shipping Management
• Hazardous Communication
• Spill Prevention
• Battery Change Out
• Min / Max Inventory
• Company Training
• BOS Overview
• Information Technology
• 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

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