Material Distribution Specialist - Receiving - 2nd Shift $1k Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Terex Utilities is hiring a Material Distribution Specialist for its Watertown, South Dakota team. The role involves moving and controlling materials and finished goods, replenishing materials used on the production flow line, and performing other general material functions. The specialist handles basic issues and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff, working under general supervision with instructions and guidance provided for procedural changes and new regulations. The position requires following Terex safety policies and values, delivering materials to workstations to meet production demands, operating powered industrial trucks, supporting kanban and material-stocking processes, and performing material counts. The specialist also interacts with Oracle, maintains a clean work area, follows 5S standards, troubleshoots basic problems, and flexes into other departments as needed. The posted shift is 2nd shift.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in material handling.
- High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.
- Certified to drive, or able to obtain certification to operate, a forklift, tugger, or other powered industrial trucks.
- Beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to accurately read and understand tape measurements.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and lift 40–100 pounds with assistance from others or provided lifting equipment.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all team members.
- Ability to contribute to group goals as a team member while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and act responsibly.
- Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks.
- Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information.
- Acceptable attendance in accordance with company standards, adequate notification, and awareness of attendance's organizational impact.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures.
- Adhere to and promote The Terex Way Values.
- Deliver materials to workstations throughout the plant to meet production demands.
- Operate a fork truck, tugger, and/or other powered industrial trucks (PITs).
- Support implementation of kanbans, stock material, and follow escalation procedures for expediting material as required.
- Perform material counts as needed to verify on-hand quantities.
- Interact with Oracle.
- Maintain a clean work area and participate in 5S standards.
- Troubleshoot basic issues and problems, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Flex into other areas and departments as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus: $500 paid after 6 months of employment and $500 after 1 year; employee must be active at each payout.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Extended leave options.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Legal assistance.
- Wellness programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Discount programs.
- Paid vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
