Material Handler I

COMPANY OVERVIEW:  Nelson Global Products provides superior metal forming solutions worldwide to the Commercial, Recreational Vehicle and Industrial markets by executing lean principles, empowering our employees, and leveraging our global footprint.  We are focused on the health and safety of our employees, partnering with our customers, giving back to the communities we live in and protecting our natural environment.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm with overtime scheduled on Friday when required.  

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely operate material handling equipment:
• Forklifts
• Cranes
• Hoists
• Pallet jacks
• Ensure a constant supply of parts to the cell in a timely manner
• Stage and ensure materials/fixtures are available per the scheduling needs
• Disposition of completed parts, remaining components, and fixtures off the end of the cell
• Work with material analyst on performing cycle counts and inventory adjustments
• Utilize handheld scanner to accurately move materials and keep inventory accurate within ORACLE ERP
• Keep work areas safe and clean (5s- Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Accurately move and stage components using job pick lists
• Assist work cell in continuous flow of materials to maintain efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in operating powered industrial vehicles and material handling is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In terms of a normal work day: Continuously (up to 100%), Frequently (up to 66%), Occasionally (up to 33%),

• Frequently sitting on forklift
• Frequently standing/walking
• Frequently driving forklift
• Frequently gripping/rotating of hands and wrists for controlling forklift.
• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequently push/pull up to 50 lbs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to or willingness to learn to drive forklifts and use other material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to accurately fulfill a pick list
• Have a positive attitude and act professionally
• Working in a group or individual setting while direction from multiple individuals
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve and resolve issues
• Possess the ability to lift, push, pull 50 pounds
• Possess the ability to stand, bend, reach and walk for at least 10 hours.
• Must have the ability to frequently twist and bend
• Must have the ability to stand, sit and walk at least 75% of the time.