2nd Shift Material Handler Team Leader

JTEKT Column Systems North America•Hopkinsville, KY

25d

About The Position

The Material Handler Team Leader efficiently picks up and delivers materials and returnable containers to support production of automobile directional control system components. The role leads Material Handlers in the work group on quality and safety concerns, reports issues and improvement suggestions to the Materials Supervisor, and operates powered material-handling equipment safely. Associates receive training and a forklift license for this work. The position has no supervisor responsibilities. The position is full time, typically Monday through Friday, and regularly requires extended hours and possible weekend work. Travel may be required to vendor or customer work sites. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good attendance and work record.
Ability to work as a team player.
Valid DAC forklift training and license.
Self-motivated.
Able to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Able to lift up to 32 pounds at a time.
Manual dexterity to assemble products or machines as directed.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Ability to distinguish colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
Must wear gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection as required by the Elemental Operations Instructions Safety Points.

Nice To Haves

One year of employment at DAC before appointment is preferred.
Material-handling background or mechanical ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate powered vehicles in accordance with safety rules.
Complete the daily preventive-maintenance powered-vehicle check sheet and perform preventive maintenance as required.
Follow the assigned designated route safely and in an orderly manner.
Ensure materials are delivered with the correct parts and quantities to support specified production rates.
Remove Kanbans from totes and return them to the Kanban post.
Remove part identification tags and trash from totes before returning them to tote storage.
Remove trash from the line at the end of the shift.
Place scrap in designated areas and recycle cardboard in the cardboard compactor.
Notify the team leader when parts are unavailable on stock racks.
Lead Material Handlers in the work group on quality concerns and safety issues.
Report issues and suggest improvements to the Materials Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.