Material Handler - Day Shift

Default•Chattanooga, TN

18d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Production Supervisor and in cooperation with the Team Leader, handle materials and expedite parts to proper production locations. Sort, organize, deliver, and store parts and materials as needed and appropriate, in a timely routine manner and in accordance with the production schedule, making independent decisions with minimal direct supervision given appropriate instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
0-to-1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to satisfactorily work alone with reasonable instructions, training, and supervision, and ability to work with others respectfully and professionally in a team environment.
Ability to communicate, express one’s needs, and ask questions.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to handle the stress that accompanies production standards and deadlines.
Ability to accept constructive criticism and make subsequent adjustments, and willingness to rework incorrect tasks completed by oneself or others.

Nice To Haves

Operating knowledge of Forklift a plus, but not required.
Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.
Adept at problem-solving. Adaptable to new situations and challenges. Open to changes and new ideas.

Responsibilities

Pull materials that are needed to fill orders.
Develop forms that allow the organization to keep track of all materials.
Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials.
Operate needed equipment to move freight.
Comply with all of Astec’s safety rules and guidelines.
Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labeling, stocking, and recording materials and Supplies
Transport heavy material using a forklift both inside and outside of buildings
Determine production requirements by obtaining work orders
Verify items and quantities on packing slips and receive or ship as necessary
Package materials and parts in various containers for safe shipment to internal and external customers
Communicate with internal customers while responding to material requests
Develop bills of lading (loading) and delivery forms
Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
Cycle count inventory as requested by supervisor
Learn and utilize current inventory computer system
Sort items according to destination and verify all items match with the purchase order
Perform and document daily forklift inspections before operation
Perform and document daily crane inspection before operation
All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned