Material Associate - Forklift

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role is responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas. It involves 'kitting' materials on the production line to ensure all parts of an order are at the point of origination to keep the line moving at a steady pace. The associate will pick parts from Kanban or storage areas and place them into a storage bin (kit), ensuring correct parts are kept in appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements. This role may involve taking parts from inventory and stocking the Water Spider at appropriate levels. The associate will perform repetitive material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines, and operate a forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies. Responsibilities also include sorting and counting parts and supplies, logging inventory, inspecting parts for damages or defects, and recording discrepancies or damages, notifying the supervisor and/or purchasing personnel. The role may involve tracing or tracking lost parts and supplies, maintaining department databases, preparing routine reports, and filing kitter records. The associate will follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. They will ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices, and documenting material movement using computer tablets. The associate will establish and maintain a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements and perform other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets.

Requirements

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.
Basic computer knowledge required.

Nice To Haves

May be required to have forklift certification.
May be required to read and understand blueprints.
May be required to operate basic wood working and forming equipment in the building of shipment pallets.

Responsibilities

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.