Material Handling - Material Handler

North American Stamping•Portland, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Material Handlers at our Portland, TN facility. Pay starts out at $23.35 per hour plus an additional 10% shift premium. Employees become eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer a competitive 401(k) program, paid holidays, and vacation. Tuition assistance is available to employees after 1 year of service. Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers. The general summary of this role is to ensure safe and efficient movement of product throughout the entire system. Work in the weld, press, and warehouse areas of the facility ensuring timely product/dunnage movement in your area of responsibility. Demonstrates a Continuous Improvement attitude with a willingness to adopt new ideas/skills using TQPS principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must pass fork truck certification @ NASG
Basic computer skills
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Demonstrated basic math skills
2 Years forklift experience preferably in manufacturing
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in safe material handling practices
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in assembly / manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Report all quality, production or safety problems to the team or group leader.
Moves non-conforming material to MRB area.
Ensure quality parts are shipped according to customer requirements.
Verify customer order match actual parts being moved to the next operation / location.
Stage dies as needed for changeovers in the area of responsibility (if applicable) and take to tool room after use.
Move material from storage to next designated work areas.
Remove dies from & place dies in the press during the changeover process (if applicable).
Assist in completing monthly and yearly physical inventories.
Unload inbound trailers with empty dunnage and put away in designated locations (if applicable).
Ensure all parts, containers (full or empty) are staged and scanned properly to a location in Shop Edge or located in designated container storage areas.
Remove labels from all containers.
Complete daily tow motor checklist.
Perform & maintain 5-S standards in area of responsibility.
Suggest methods of improvement, (i.e. continuous improvement plan & performance award program).
Available for overtime as required.