Material Associate - Forklift

2nd shift differential $1.25

What will you do?

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

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

What qualifications will make you successful?


* 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


* May operate 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 environment in accordance with OSHA requirements


* Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets


* Ability to effectively communicate in English.

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative and Ingenuity):


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


* 0-2 years' experience in material handling environment


* Ability to work independently


* May be required to operate scissor lift/cherry picker


* May be required to certify in PIT equipment


* 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 to 26 pounds, and be on feet for long hours, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing


* Proper use of various lifting devices required.


* Requires ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a...