Material Associate - Forklift

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the routine shipping and receiving tasks. Must be able to identify information on incoming or outgoing shipments with purchase orders, invoices, or other documents.

• Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment.
• 1-2 years’ experience in material handling environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a Stand-Up Forklift.
• Ability to work independently.
• May be required to have forklift certification.
• May be required to read and understand blueprints.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

• 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 problem 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.

• 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.

• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant.
• Noise level is within normal and acceptable standards for environment.
• Proper use of various hand tools and cutting tools required.

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

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