Material Handler

Snap On

Elkmont, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Forklift, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Insurance, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Operations Control, Organizational Skills, Production Management, Production Schedule, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Closing Skills, Shipping/Receiving, Travel Industry, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Elkmont, Alabama
POSTED
7 days ago
Overview

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

Snap-On Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

  • Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution.
  • Vision and Dental Insurance plans
  • An option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
  • Discounts on travel and company products including tools
  • A tuition reimbursement program
  • A 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%
  • Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

Position Summary

We presently have a full-time position for a Material Handler/Forklift Operator at our Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant. The hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. central time.This position reports to the production supervisor. The ability to perform any combination of following tasks to receive, store, and distribute material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments: Reads production schedule, customer orders, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. The product assembled will be of uncompromising quality to meet our commitment to passionate customer care.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks

Performs any combination of following tasks to receive, store, and distribute material, tools, equipment, and products within establishments: Reads production schedule, customer orders, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Conveys materials and items from receiving to production areas or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or forklift. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code. Assembles customer orders from stock. Uses computer to enter shipping information, access production information, and uses computer for data entry.

  • Ensures raw materials are properly stored in their designated storage locations and are neatly and safely organized.
  • Responsible for all facility peripheral 6S.
  • Utilizes floor cleaning equipment
  • Repairs damaged tape and floor coatings
  • Replaces work cell cleaning supplies when required.
Physical Demands:

The ability to stand, walk, access a forklift. Manual material handling frequency is often at weights from 5 to 50 lbs.

Involves lifting and lowering of weight from 5 - 50 lbs.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, G.E.D. Or 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience.
  • Valid state of Alabama Driver's license
  • Ability to apply basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to use computer to access information required, retrieve necessary information and perform some data entry.
  • The ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Must be aware and adhere to all company and departmental safety procedures and policies.
  • Ability to work on 2nd shift
  • Prior experience operating a fiddler forklift, controlling operations of handling equipment and systems preferred.
  • Demonstrated history of safe work practices and the ability to use good judgment.
  • The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and correct prior to the safety of associates, area, or building being jeopardized.
  • All candidates must be at least 18 years of age or older and have excellent command of the English language reading, writing, and speaking.

About the Company

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Snap On

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education. Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and support its franchise business. Products and services are sold through the company’s franchisee, company-direct, distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $3.7 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.snapon.com