Material Handler- 1st Shift (3095B)

Nidec • Lexington, TN

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves loading and unloading materials within a warehouse or storage facility. The Material Handler will use various equipment such as hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, and conveyors to move materials to and from aircraft, trucks, or trains, and within the storage facility. This position requires adherence to established practices and procedures, working under immediate supervision, and typically reporting to a supervisor or manager. The primary job functions do not usually require independent judgment. The role also includes planning, ordering, delivering, and organizing materials to support departments, optimizing equipment and labor efficiency, and ensuring KanBan replenishment levels are maintained. A strong understanding of bills of materials, a history of safe work practices, and the ability to plan and work independently are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Knowledge of commonly-used practices and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Extensive product knowledge including full understanding of bills of materials.
• History of working safely.
• Demonstrated success in working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility.
• Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to supporting departments from stockrooms and other manufacturing departments to optimize utilization of equipment and labor efficiency.
• Works with supervisors to improve material flow, organization, and accuracy.
• Ensures replenishment levels for KanBan items are properly set and maintained to support production needs.
• Operates power lift trucks in a safe manner, moving a variety of materials and products throughout the plant.
• Requires boxing, banding or securing loads for movement.
• Ensures that manufactured components are properly reported prior to moving to another department.
• Performs daily checks of lift truck to ensure all systems are functional and all safety devices are in place.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area.
• Observes good safety practices in performance of job.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED