Materials Associate II

EP2

2nd Shift Role - Differential Pay $1.25 per hour

This opening is meant for promotion only.

Lateral transfers will not be considered.

Those currently in a postion that is job grade 1 are highly recommended to apply.

Position Summary:

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...