Assembly Material Handler

SUMMARY:

The Assembly Material Handler works on a variety of tasks in a team environment to ensure efficiencies depending upon department/production need. This role is a vital component in the company’s goals of scrap reduction, on-time deliveries, high quality products and machine efficiencies. This position reports directly to the Assembly Supervisor, as well as the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.

SHIPPING & RECEIVING ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loads and unloads material within warehouse or storage / production facility.
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, conveyors, or other handing equipment to move material within the facility.
• Checks incoming deliveries to make sure ordered materials meet quality standards
• Monitors inventory levels and suggest new orders when needed.
• Performs forklift inspections.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Assists the Shipping Supervisor in the timely and accurate shipment of finished goods to our customers.
• Routes incoming goods to the proper departments.
• Performs daily inventory counts. 
• Processes receipts of incoming materials.
• Loads and unloads trucks and verifies accuracy of the paperwork to the product.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Detects faulty operations, defective material and reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Maintains awareness of their impact on product quality and the importance of their activities in achieving, maintaining and improving quality according to ISO 9001 standards, as applicable.
• Fills in as needed in the absence of another employee.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly motivated and able to work independently at a fast pace.
• Focuses and places importance upon attention to detail.
• Ability to follow demonstrated and written instructions.
• Good communication skills, team oriented and a self-starter.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma (or a GED equivalence), a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 
• Must be trained and certified to operate a forklift. Experience in manufacturing and forklift operation is preferred; however, on-the-job training is available.
• CDL license required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Has ability to read, comprehend and write the English language as it relates to safety, job responsibilities and other essential communication. 
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Possesses strong reasoning skills, including the ability to analyze problems and identify, implement and rationalize solutions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds consistently, with heavier weight necessary at times.
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist and utilize both hands for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described below is representative of the surroundings an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Works within a fast-paced manufacturing environment that is not temperature regulated.
• The environment may be loud requiring hearing protection in some areas.
• Personal protective equipment is required as defined within the hazard analysis sheet defined for this position. 

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