Material Handler I USA (C Crew/ AM shift)

About the role

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Engage in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality as it pertains to shipping functions.
• Make correct SAP transactions for receipts and items issued in/out of inventory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of sit-down-forklift experience within the past 4 years.
• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of sit-down-forklift experience within the past 4 years.
• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents.
• Previous experience with handheld scanners is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Follow EH&S policies.
• Participate in SWATs.
• Perform all shipping/receiving requirements, including product packaging and shipping as directed and in a safe manner.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment; load and unload vehicles as well as internal movement of material.
• Maintain daily shipping/receiving activity log.
• Transfer finished goods from manufacturing to offsite warehouse ensuring the quality and integrity of the pallet remains intact.
• Perform daily/weekly cycle inventory counts and assist in the investigation of any inventory variances.
• Perform daily equipment inspection including bucks, forklifts, battery and any equipment moved by the forklift.
• Perform SAP transactions for receipts and items issued in/out.
• Work with supporting departments on investigating any inventory/receipts discrepancies.
• Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building in and outside the department.
• Practice good housekeeping and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Able to act as courier.
• Able to use hand tools such as nail guns, air hose, etc.
• Supports 5S program.
• Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.

Other Duties

If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.63, Hourly US

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building in and outside the department.
• Practices good housekeeping and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Able to act as courier.
• Able to use hand tools such as nail guns, air hose, etc.
• Supports 5S program.
• Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.

Physical Demands

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building in and outside the department.
• Practices good housekeeping and in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Able to act as courier.
• Able to use hand tools such as nail guns, air hose, etc.
• Supports 5S program.
• Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.

Required Skills

• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents.
• Previous experience with handheld scanners is preferred.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Supervisor, Traffic/Material Handling.

Travel

No travel requirements.

Physical Requirements

• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction).
• The ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green.
• Peripheral vision >70 degrees.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.