Material Handler

Key Areas of Responsibility

• 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.
• Maintain general storage areas
• Maintain a safe and clear access to all doorways and foot traffic areas.
• Adhere to all safety rules and wear 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

• A 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

Company Training

• BOS Overview

Travel Requirements

None