Material Handler - Water Spider

Alamo Group Inc.•Mukwonago, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Super Products is currently accepting applications for Warehouse Workers at our new Mukwonago location. Warehouse Workers are responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within a manufacturing facility while maintaining inventory accuracy and collaborating with production staff to ensure efficient operations. Under direct supervision, the Material Handler/Water Spider is tasked with keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, thus controlling the continuous flow of productivity.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills with production operations
Proficient with computers demonstrating your ability to work efficiently in the business system; EXCEL skills preferred
Working in a collaborative environment while communicating effectively with supervisors and fellow employees
Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Able to work overtime and/or including weekends, as production schedules dictate
High School Diploma or GED
Licensed forklift operator or able to become licensed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean Principles preferred
Knowledge of “point of use” inventory, the use of “pull” systems, and NPD processes a plus

Responsibilities

Keep assembly line(s) running by ensuring materials are supplied where & when they are needed, keeping workstations full stocked with materials.
Constantly transport inventory from dock to line(s) and delivery to the appropriate location.
Monitor shortage boards for late parts & keep in contact with purchasing and receiving to retrieve parts as soon as scheduled to arrive.
Respond to Andon lights for shortages.
Assist in monitoring long lead time items and off cycle counts.
Move no-conforming parts to NCM rack.
Assist in lifts of large items (e.g. MD cabinet, CM Power Frames) onto truck/chassis.
Light assembly of subs.
Remove trash an excess pallets from area.
Utilizes forklift or manually unloads materials to/from pallets, racks, and shelves
Updates the expedite communications boards throughout the day as business is conducted