Assembly Material Handler

Summary

The Assembly Material Handler works on a variety of tasks in a team environment to ensure efficiencies depending upon department/production need. This role is a vital component in the company's goals of scrap reduction, on-time deliveries, high quality products and machine efficiencies. This position reports directly to the Assembly Supervisor, as well as the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.

Shipping & Receiving Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads material within warehouse or storage / production facility
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, conveyors, or other handing equipment to move material within the facility
• Checks incoming deliveries to make sure ordered materials meet quality standards
• Monitors inventory levels and suggest new orders when needed
• Performs forklift inspections
• Works overtime as needed
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Assists the Shipping Supervisor in the timely and accurate shipment of finished goods to our customers
• Routes incoming goods to the proper departments
• Performs daily inventory counts
• Processes receipts of incoming materials
• Loads and unloads trucks and verifies accuracy of the paperwork to the product
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Detects faulty operations, defective material and reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Maintains awareness of their impact on product quality and the importance of their activities in achieving, maintaining and improving quality according to ISO 9001 standards, as applicable
• Fills in as needed in the absence of another employee
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and able to work independently at a fast pace
• Focuses and places importance upon attention to detail
• Ability to follow demonstrated and written instructions
• Good communication skills, team oriented and a self-starter

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalence
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Trained and certified to operate a forklift
• CDL license required
• Experience in manufacturing and forklift operation is preferred; however, on-the-job training is available

Language Skills

Has ability to read, comprehend and write the English language as it relates to safety, job responsibilities and other essential communication. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability

Possesses strong reasoning skills, including the ability to analyze problems and identify, implement and rationalize solutions.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds consistently, with heavier weight necessary at times. Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist and utilize both hands for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Works within a fast-paced manufacturing environment that is not temperature regulated. The environment may be loud requiring hearing protection in some areas. Personal protective equipment is required as defined within the hazard analysis sheet defined for this position.