Material Handler- 1st Shift

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Tennessee, United States ⋅ Lexington, Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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Job Summary

Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. May require a high school diploma with 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to support departments

Duties & Responsibilities Information:

  • Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to supporting departments from stockrooms and other manufacturing departments to optimize utilization of equipment and labor efficiency
  • Works with supervisors to improve material flow, organization, and accuracy
  • Ensures replenishment levels for KanBan items are properly set and maintained to support production needs
  • Operates power lift trucks in safe manner, moving a variety of materials and products throughout the plant
  • Requires boxing, banding or securing loads for movement
  • Ensures that manufactured components are properly reported prior to moving to another department
  • Daily checks of lift truck to ensure all systems are functional and all saftey devices are in place
  • Exercises good housekeeping in work area.
  • Observes good safety practices in performance of job.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader

Necessary Skills:

  • Extensive product knowledge including full understanding bills of materials
  • History of working safely
  • Demonstrated success in working in team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and work without direct supervision

Additional Job Details

High School Diploma / GED Required

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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No Soliciting

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