1st shift, Material Handler, 10HR Kepner Materials - Kepner

About the role

Material handlers work on a variety of components that vary by location. Activities include operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, tuggers, tractors, hoists, and cranes, though work is not exclusively vehicle operation. Material handlers also check, store, disburse, or fill orders for parts, materials, tools, equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Owning and helping improve our performance in Safety, Quality, and Delivery
• Maintaining and reporting daily receiving and shipping activities
• Reporting defects and needs for repairs
• Keeping lines stocked with the proper materials
• Performing additional work as assigned by the supervisor or coordinator, which may require the employee to assist in different departments
• Wearing approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses with side shields, respirators, hearing protection, etc.
• Completing assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices, including individual safety, co-worker safety, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace

Tools & Equipment

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Forklift
• Tugger
• Tractor
• Hoist
• Load Securement
• SAP Program
• Crane

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass PIV (power industrial vehicle) training
• Basic reading, writing, math, and verbal skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Training

Experience and education are a plus, however it's not required. Wabash provides training for all material handler positions. Upon receiving a letter from us, you'll undergo orientation and several days of training, preparing you for the production floor.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, as well as moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites where the noise level can be very loud with high temperatures and be exposed to outside elements at times. Working conditions may consist of loud noise, welding, paint fumes, and grinding dust.

All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate controls for the length of the entire shift
• Full range of motion in arms and hands required
• Must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees
• Some employees work in small spaces throughout their shift
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination

Behavioral Attributes

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion of objectives
• Knowledgeable and confident in communicating information
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer and better
• Copes successfully with unexpected events
• Develops plans to achieve objectives and identifies resources needed to accomplish objectives
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to succeed as one team and One Wabash