Material Associate - Forklift

What will you do?

This position is responsible for the routine and repetitive material handling responsibilities within the manufacturing facility.



* 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 environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.


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


* Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* 1 year minimum experience with Stand Up Forklift


* Well-organized, initiative, strong sense of responsibility


* Ability to accurately select and load material properly to meet customer and production requirements


* Ability to communicate effectively in English


* Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements


* 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.


* 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.

What's in it for me?

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