Material Handler - Entry

Tennant Company • Louisville, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Entry Material Handler, you will work with a team to organize materials and move them within the facility. In this role you’ll need to pay attention to detail to ensure the correct part and number of that parts are delivered to the production lines help maintain inventory accuracy. If you are self-driven and looking for a fast pace position that utilizes power industrial equipment, then this is the role for you. The Entry Level Material Handler will function within a team providing support across all functional areas of Material Handling to maintain workflow and organization of material. Applicants must be open to cross training and demonstrate the ability to promote a positive, safe working environment focused on teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated skills necessary to perform the duties of the position
• Competent in the operation of a fork truck
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to acquire Tennant Company Power Industrial Truck Certification (PIT).
• Ability to operate a stand up and sit-down forklift, hoists, handcarts and stock chaser.
• Ability to use a warehouse management system and associated tools (WM Warehouse, SAP, RF Device)
• Ability to navigate a computer and WorkForce.
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, 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, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years related experience as a Material Handler
• Previous experience in SAP, RF Device, and Warehouse Management preferred
• Possess a current license to operate a fork truck

Responsibilities

• Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment to maintain workflow and the organization of material
• Use production paperwork to locate, deliver and place materials in a warehouse environment
• Maintain equipment in good operating order, follows power industrial equipment guidelines and completes start-of-shift inspection checklist
• Perform low amount of troubleshooting and adjustment to complete assigned tasks
• Understand and participates in continuous improvement activities
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
• Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommends resolutions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED