Material Associate II

1st Shift Role

This position is responsible for the routine and advanced material handling responsibilities within a product line.

Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels to ensure maximum productivity of workers.

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative, and Ingenuity)



* High School Education or GED required


* 3-5 years' experience in material handling function


* Ability to work independently


* Uses independent judgement and initiative to resolve supply problems, consulting supervisor only when all options have been exhausted


* May be required to have forklift certification


* SAP experience is a plus


* Must be able to read and understand blueprint/material drawings


* 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 ladder 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 and advanced 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


* Expedites parts and uses independent judgement to resolve part shortages


* May trace or track lost parts and supplies


* Regularly interacts with production assemblers and testers



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


* Document material movement using computer tablets


* Responsible for rotating KB material FIFO


* Material audits, turning in and documenting KB cards for replenishment


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


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