Material Handler - Day Shift

About the role

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve.

Responsibilities

• Pull materials that are needed to fill orders.
• Develop forms that allow the organization to keep track of all materials.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials.
• Operate needed equipment to move freight.
• Comply with all of Astec’s safety rules and guidelines.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking, and recording materials and Supplies.
• Transport heavy material using a forklift both inside and outside of buildings.
• Determine production requirements by obtaining work orders.
• Verify items and quantities on packing slips and receive or ship as necessary.
• Package materials and parts in various containers for safe shipment to internal and external customers.
• Communicate with internal customers while responding to material requests.
• Develop bills of lading (loading) and delivery forms.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Cycle count inventory as requested by supervisor.
• Sort items according to destination and verify all items match with the purchase order.
• Perform and document daily forklift inspections before operation.
• Perform and document daily crane inspection before operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 0-to-1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Operating knowledge of Forklift a plus, but not required.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.
• Adept at problem-solving.
• Adaptable to new situations and challenges.
• Open to changes and new ideas.
• Ability to satisfactorily work alone with reasonable instructions, training, and supervision, and ability to work with others respectfully and professionally in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate, express one’s needs, and ask questions.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle the stress that accompanies production standards and deadlines.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make subsequent adjustments, and willingness to rework incorrect tasks completed by oneself or others.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability.
• Communication skills.
• Constructive feedback acceptance.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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