Material Handler

Role Responsibilities

• Execute daily work tasks based on production priorities, project scheduled and manpower availability
• Ensure material transactions are complete and accurate. Verify transactions made by others are accurate and complete
• Identify materials and items being received or shipped and ensure they are the correct items
• Move materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas, using hand truck or power device
• Maintain production station staging areas with full and accurate kits
• Maintain supermarket zones per production station requirements
• Participate in the setup of supermarket areas (taping, labeling, shelving) to support flow and visual management
• Ensure that materials are staged efficiently and organized using 5S principles
• Execute accurate kitting, labeling and delivery of all BOM (Bill of Material) items
• Participate in the documentation of best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve material handling efficiency, layout and accuracy through Lean and 5S initiatives
• Participate in kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to eliminate waste and enhance operational processes
• Adhere to all Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and safety standards
• Adhere to all company policies including ISO 9001 and environmental protocols
• Conduct regular safety checks of material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, trucks, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and staging area using visual controls and 5S practices
• May require delivery of material to other plants as needed; acceptable Motor Vehicle Report required for this task
• Cookout and perform shipment loading and complete required paperwork
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's request
• Issue material by requisition and work order, locate and distribute material as needed by production requirements and direct supervisor
• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, trucks, conveyors or other handling equipment to move material

Qualifications

• Material Handler 1 & 2: Receives direct supervision. Performs technical responsibilities. Work is generally structured or recurring. Objectives based on established guidelines, processes and operating procedures. Relevant experience is not necessarily required. Participate in entry-level training on 5S and continuous improvement to support team goals. Entry-level position.
• Material Handler 3: All of the above plus: Aid in directing crew in daily tasks and special projects. Responsible for training new hires on all aspects of the job. Mentor junior handlers on lean tools, including kanban, visual management, and root cause analysis. Monitor and analyze material flow metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency.

Minimum Physical Requirements And Accountability

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced lean environment
• Capability to handle materials in a manner that supports quick changeovers, kanban’s, and minimal production downtime
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch
• Work in all types of weather
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials, production materials, and tools
• Ability to lift and carry 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Comply with all company policies and procedures. Support operational excellence by adhering to standardized work procedures and promoting waste elimination in daily tasks.
• Engage in training on lean tools and methodologies, such as value stream mapping, to enhance personal and team performance
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.