Outdoor Material Handler

Description

Northern Manufacturing, a worldwide leader in stainless steel fabrication, is seeking a motivated and hard working individual to join our team. Day shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 3:30am (45-hour workweeks).

Truck Unloading and Tagging:

• Unload all incoming trucks, ensuring the safe handling of raw materials.
• Tag all materials accurately upon receipt, following established procedures.
• Coordinate with the Inventory First Ops Lead and purchasing department for accurate material tracking.

Material Staging and Storage:

• Move tagged materials from the staging area to the appropriate locations in the yard.
• Organize materials based on type and frequency of use, ensuring the most common materials are stored for easy access.
• Utilize the yard layout effectively, placing materials in designated areas (Yard North sections B through G, with odd-numbered sections on the left and even-numbered sections on the right).

Yard Management:

• Maintain the accuracy and cleanliness of the yard, ensuring all materials are stored properly.
• Update material locations as needed, ensuring returned materials from lasers are correctly put away.
• Regularly conduct spot checks to ensure materials are in their designated locations and that the yard is tidy.

Machine Staging Throughout the Day:

• Ensure all machines (tube laser, saw, flat lasers) have the necessary materials staged not only in the morning but throughout the day.
• Coordinate with indoor material handlers to facilitate easy access to staged materials from outdoor staging locations.
• Prioritize material staging based on machine needs and production schedules, consulting the supervisor as needed.

Inventory Management:

• Ensure like-sized materials are stored together for efficient space utilization.
• Relocate materials as necessary to open up space for larger items.
• Keep accurate records of material locations and updates within the inventory system.

Support and Assistance:

• Assist with breakout and other tasks during downtime to support the team.
• Move skids and materials between operations to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Perform additional duties as needed to help move production forward.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communication and internal customer service skills
• Motivated self-starter with a solution-focused approach to problems
• Prior forklift experience
• Basic math and measurement comprehension