Material Associate - Forklift

1st Shift

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the routine shipping and receiving tasks.

Must be able to identify information on incoming or outgoing shipments with purchase orders, invoices, or other documents.

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative and Ingenuity):


* Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment.


* 1-2 years' experience in material handling environment.


* Minimum of 1 year experience operating a Stand-Up Forklift


* Ability to work independently.


* May be required to have forklift certification.


* May be required to read and understand blueprints.


* Basic computer knowledge required.

EFFORT(Physical Demand, Mental or Visual Demand)


* Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing.


* Requires ability to use hand and foot controls.


* Requires ability to reach overhead, lift up to26 pounds, and be on feet for long hours, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.


* Must be capable of working independently using initiative and problems solving skills


* May be required to operate basic wood working and forming equipment in the building of shipment pallets.


* Requires ability to reach overhead, pull and to perform work.

RESPONSIBILITY(Equipment or Process, Material or Product, Safety of Others, Work of Others)


* Responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas.


* Responsible for "kitting" materials on the production line to ensure all parts of order required are at point of origination to keep line moving at steady pace.


* Responsible for picking parts from Kanban or storage areas and placing the parts into a storage bin (kit).


* Ensures correct parts are kept in the appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements.


* May take parts from inventory area and ensures Water Spider is kept stocked at appropriate levels of inventory.


* Performs repetitive material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines.


* Operates forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies.


* Sorts and counts parts and supplies and logs inventory.


* Inspects parts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.


* May trace or track lost parts and supplies.


* May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file kitter records.


* Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.


* Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.


* Document material movement using computer tablets.


* Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environmen...