Material Handler

Job Description

Position Summary:  Primary responsibility is to ensure that all line side production processes are adequately stocked with necessary material through material flow processes

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate a Forklift Truck (FLT) which includes 5000 lb. minimum rated, straight mast, sit down.
• Receive material and remove from truck via forklift operation.
• Utilize scanners to move materials into designated warehouse locations and from warehouse to designated assembly locations.
• Use scales to determine the “weight count” of materials.
• Determine restocking requirements for various parts on assembly line utilizing “reorder point” or “two bin” logic.
• Maintain inventory lists of containers and return to suppliers
• Remove empty containers from assembly lines and store in designated locations.
• Maintain material handling equipment on routine schedule which includes clean conditions, charging/rotating batteries, and other maintenance activities.
• Load outbound trucks to customer with finished axle product in line set sequence.
• Actively participate and contribute to the team within assigned area.
• Perform station start up and shut down procedures.
• Perform all required duties and communicate information within shift.
• Adhere to all housekeeping SOP`s in and around work area including 5S standards.
• Compliance with all Internal and External Production Quality Management Systems (IATF), Safety Management Systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000), and Group Directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Stable work history.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience operating material handling equipment in a warehouse environment that supports a manufacturing/assembly operation.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• Working knowledge of common “restock” systems and cycle counting activity.
• Must be detailed orientated.