Materials Associate II

Material Associate I 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.

• 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

• 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 is required.
• Requires the ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a ladder 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 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
• Document proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the warehouse, receiving, or shipping functions

• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing and assembly line environment.
• If material handling equipment is not operated properly, injury could result in self or others.