Material Handler I

Alamo Group Inc.•Seguin, TX

About The Position

Works under general supervision to prioritize work orders and coordinate with supervisors to expedite parts requests. Receives and/or stores parts and materials for manufacturing operations by reviewing production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to move, gather, or distribute. Maintains inventory accuracy and may be assigned to one or multiple work centers. The role picks and pulls customer sales orders and manufacturing and engineering work orders from warehouse and plant locations; records material consumption using RF Smart via an RF gun or desktop computer; packs and labels orders according to applicable distribution packaging procedures; and may process small-package or LTL shipments. The Material Handler follows up on discrepancies, reports material shortages, assists with packing and loading finished products, and puts away received materials in their proper stocking locations. The role also uses weight-counting equipment to count higher quantities for manufacturing or customer orders.

Requirements

3 to 6 months of experience in warehouse material handling.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate an order picker, reach truck, and sit-down forklift.
Basic math and computer data-entry skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds alone and more than 35 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8+ hours as required by assigned tasks.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including hearing and eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes.
Ability to work overtime as needed to complete job assignments.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant environment, confined spaces, and at heights.
Ability to frequently walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb as required by assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick and pull customer sales orders and manufacturing and engineering work orders from warehouse and plant locations.
Record material and component consumption on sales orders and work orders by entering transactions accurately into RF Smart using an RF gun or desktop computer.
Pack customer sales orders for small-package or LTL shipment according to current distribution packaging procedures.
Process shipments using small-package or logistics software when needed for LTL shipments.
Accurately label sales orders and work orders.
Use an RF gun or desktop computer to access information and verify data.
Follow up on inaccuracies or discrepancies and coordinate with the appropriate personnel.
Notify production planners or a supervisor about material shortages needed to complete orders.
Assist with packing and loading whole-good products when needed.
Assist with put-away from the receiving area, using an RF gun or desktop computer to deliver materials to the proper facility stocking location.
Use weight-counting equipment to count higher quantities for manufacturing work orders or customer sales orders.
Prioritize work orders and coordinate with supervisors to expedite parts requests.
Receive and store parts and materials and maintain inventory accuracy.