Intermediate Material Handler

Tennant Company•Louisville, KY

4d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate Material Handler works as part of a team to support material handling across functional areas, maintaining material workflow, accuracy, and organization. The role uses powered industrial equipment to locate, move, and deliver materials to production lines and within the warehouse. The employee is expected to be open to cross-training, contribute to a positive and safe team environment, meet quality expectations, and participate in continuous improvement. The position also includes more complex troubleshooting and adjustment of tasks and mentoring entry-level Material Handlers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of related experience as a Material Handler.
Demonstrated skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Competence operating a forklift.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
Ability to acquire Tennant Company Power Industrial Truck Certification (PIT).
Ability to operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, hoists, handcarts, and stock chasers.
Ability to use a warehouse management system and associated tools, including WM Warehouse, SAP, and RF devices.
Ability to navigate a computer and WorkForce.
Ability to read engineering drawings (blueprints).
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and multitask.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and Outlook.
Ability to concentrate, make decisions, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining a client service orientation.
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion when dealing with highly confidential information.
Consistent attendance onsite or remotely as needed by the business.
Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
Ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, pay attention to detail, recognize urgency, and use good judgment in varied situations.
Ability to routinely bend and lift up to 40 pounds individually, work in multiple positions during a shift, and stand for an eight-hour shift.
Ability to wear safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with SAP, RF devices, and Warehouse Management.

Responsibilities

Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, stock chasers, and other material handling equipment.
Use production paperwork to locate, deliver, and place materials in a warehouse environment.
Maintain equipment in good operating order, follow power industrial equipment guidelines, and complete start-of-shift inspection checklists.
Demonstrate proficiency in at least three areas of the material handling function.
Understand and participate in continuous improvement activities and improve material handling processes.
Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and organized.
Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommend resolutions.
Work safely and efficiently while meeting or exceeding quality expectations.
Perform more complex troubleshooting and adjustments to complete assigned tasks.
Mentor and train entry-level Material Handlers within the scope of responsibilities.
Perform warehouse transactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.