External Description
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE ... Under the direct supervision of a departmental Supervisor , ensures an orderly flow of parts and/or raw materials between departments to include pulling orders for departments on different shifts.
The principal functions of this position are:
- Pulls orders from a pick list, for either manufacturing or the warehouse, accurately and timely and stage them appropriately.
- Communicate directly with department supervisors and buyers shortages concerning and quality problems.
- Receive parts or finished goods from external vendors and manufacturing , verify quantities and part numbers, and place in storage.
KNOW HOW
This position requires a high school education, or equivalent, a minimum of 2 years as a Material Handler I, or equivalent, and good skills or knowledge in the following areas:
1.The ability to drive several types of forktrucks and pickers.
- Knowledge of safe working practices.
- Perform basic PM on vehicles.
- Successful completion of forktruck driving test.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings
- Good oral communication skills
CHARACTER AND NATURE
• The primary responsibility is to provide timely preparation and/or delivery of parts or raw material to the various manufacturing departments. Includes keeping records of shortages on a shortage report. Service parts orders for customers are also included and may require filling out UPS or similar paperwork.
• Finished goods from the manufacturing assembly areas may have to be unloaded using gas or electric forktrucks. The control and recording of steel scrap may be a requirement. Proper safety practices must be followed at all times.
• Incoming parts, chemicals and raw material may be unloaded from trucks using hand carts or forktrucks. Basic bills of lading may need to be checked and reviewed.
• A good understanding of parts lists and reading production schedules is also required.
• Responsible for daily cycle counting breakdown of parts in the staging area and delivery to the varies manufacturing departments.
• Good communication with supervisors and buyers is essential to ensure timely reporting of shortages and quality problems.
• The working conditions have no significant disagreeable elements other than some noise and heat.Team participation to enhance communications, flexibility, individual involvement, and productivity gains.
• The employee is responsible for learning, understanding, and complying with our basic quality system; and in particular, the specific quality system requirements for any operation the employee may perform.
Requirements
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturing:
• Works predominantly on the manufacturing floor. May be exposed to heat, electrical and mechanical hazards, noise, solvents, dust, dirt, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, etc.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing and ability to move material weighing up to 70 lbs
• Ability to perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on tools and equipment
• Ability to use of hand tools, power tools, gas torches and measuring instruments
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals and use measuring equipment
• Requires standing for prolonged periods of time
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Must be able to walk and use hands
• Ability to read, write, listen and speak
