Paint Material Handler

Scope of the Position

The Material Handler is responsible for moving material from one area of the plant to another, using hi-lo/forklift, or other form of transportation, in a timely manner.  Keeps areas surrounding equipment clear of parts and other material, moves parts to finished goods or appropriate scrap areas and dispose of (grind, throw away, recycle).  Must be able to read a ‘pick list’ to pull parts for staging.  Must be able to load/unload trucks.

Responsibilities



* Keep all material and components properly identified and in their designated areas.


* Safely move material from one area of the plant to another, using forklift, in a timely manner.


* Keep areas surrounding equipment clear of parts or other material.


* Move parts to appropriate scrap areas, when necessary, and dispose of (grind, throw away, recycle).


* Place product into designated containers according to customer specification and company procedures.


* Follows all applicable work and packaging instructions.


* Load/unload trucks as necessary.


* Change bucks and repair racks as required.


* Complete forklift inspections and checklists.


* Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area in accordance with company standards.


* Alert supervisor, manager or team leader if complications or defects occur with the parts/packaging.


* Document all activities as required.


* Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, TS16949, ISO14001, and all applicable government regulations and standards.

Any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications



* High School Diploma or Equivalent


* Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge of:


* Customer needs, meeting quality standards for products and services.


* Production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods


* Machines and tools, including their use and maintenance.


* Arithmetic and it’s applications.


* Tools and principles involved in production of product

Skills:


* Follow directions


* Read and write the English language


* Safely drive a forklift

Ability to:


* Maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures


* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisory personnel and co-workers


* Maintain systems necessary to collect, to maintain, and analyze data


* Identify basic problems and communicate them to supervisory personnel.


* Manage one’s own time.


* Learn/gain knowledge