Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Your responsibilities

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials using Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Tuggers and Dock Stockers. This role ensures inventory accuracy, supports production flow, and maintains workplace organization by following 6S principles and safety guidelines. Accuracy, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential to meeting operational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Accurately pick, pull, and stage materials, including finished goods and components, to meet production demands.

* Operate and navigate various Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Tugger, Dock Stocker, forklifts, reach trucks, order fillers, stand-up forklifts, and scissor lifts, ensuring safe and efficient material movement.

* Utilize RF scanners to process material transactions, ensuring inventory accuracy, and meeting production goals.

* Weigh and count materials using a scale, verifying accuracy before staging or storage.

* Conduct physical inventory counts, maintain transaction accuracy, and process SAP transactions such as reservations, pick lists, due lists, returns, and receipts.

* Identify and report discrepant materials or components to BLC Leadership.

* Label materials correctly to ensure proper identification and tracking.

* Load and unload materials from trailers, ensuring safe handling and proper stacking for transportation.

* Operate dock levelers and dock locks for efficient loading/unloading operations.

* Utilize banding and stretch wrap machines to secure materials for transport or storage.

* Restock the supermarket from AGV staging and ensure material flow aligns with production demands.

* Process subcon Handling Units (HUs) and returns from the plant within one hour of request.

* Meet on-time delivery percentages by staging pallet line requests accurately and efficiently.

* Manage waste and recycling by emptying totes, disposing of cardboard, and dumping scrap hoppers within one hour of request.

* Ensure timely delivery of dunnage and other materials to the correct line to meet production pace.

* Maintain a strong working knowledge of plant layout, tug routes, and customer-specific dunnage requirements to optimize material flow and delivery efficiency.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area by following the principles of 6S and demonstrating optimal workplace standards. Identify and adhere to the work area's Optimal State document(s), ensuring compliance with safety and operational expectations.

* Conduct and document daily Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Inspections to ensure safe operation and report any concerns promptly.

* Complete 100% of required monthly safety training on time, applying learned principles to daily work.

* Exhibit Plant Hamilton core values including accountability, teamwork, and leadership in all tasks and interactions.

* Adhering to the work schedule as assigned, including arriving to work and being ready to work by shift start time, to ensure operational needs to the business are met. Flexible to work overtime when needed, including occasional Saturdays and Sundays.

* Foster a positive work environment by demonstrating motivation, teamwork, and collaboration with colleagues.

* Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Company

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonablea

Your benefits

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

* A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.

* Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.

* 401K matching program.

* Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.

* Paid volunteer hours.

* Tuition reimbursement program.

* Gym reimbursement.

* Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.

* Internal growth opportunities.

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

* Discounted BILSTEIN…