Material Handler 1st Shift

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

·        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.

Ensure all banding, shrink wrap, cardboard supports, and other loose packaging are fully removed and disposed of in the appropriate trash or recycling containers when stocking the production lines. Always engage the parking brake and follow safe operating procedures when dismounting the forklift for this task.

Keep general storage areas, including the supermarket or any material storage locations, well-organized and maintained. Ensure that materials on the bottom pallet are free from banding, shrink wrap, cardboard supports, or other loose packaging.

 

·        Bring empty dunnage to the receiving or bailer.

·        Organize and maintain general storage areas

·        Maintain a safe and clear access to all doorways and foot traffic areas.

·        Adheres to all safety rules and wears 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

·        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)

 

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