1799 Material Handler

Techniplas US LLC dba Nexxta•Dalton, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused multifunctional surfaces, primarily for the automotive sector and also for industrial, consumer goods, medical, and other markets. The company operates 30 sites worldwide and employs just under 4,000 people, serving global customers through technological expertise and collaboration in design and engineering. The Material Handler transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas, operates forklifts, electric hoists, and other powered equipment, and supplies production areas with materials from inventory. The role also involves handling and packaging materials, recording weights and production data, scanning and tracking inventory, maintaining equipment and safe work areas, and supporting production quality and timely delivery. The position is full-time and located in Dalton, Georgia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, up to six months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to drive a forklift for full shifts plus scheduled overtime, quickly adjust forklift and other powered industrial vehicle controls, and recognize and respond to nearby people and equipment signals.
Ability to see details at close range to assess part and material quality; close vision, color vision, and the vision and hearing needed to drive are required.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; frequently lift or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Knowledge of production and processing, including raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing and distribution practices.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to use a digital weight scale and apply relevant mathematics.
Previous material handler experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
Certified forklift training for sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous material handler experience in a manufacturing environment.
Certified forklift training for sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Responsibilities

Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, and transport vehicles.
Operate propane- or electric-powered forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Supply production areas with materials from inventory and assist technicians with timely material pulls.
Position lifting devices and secure loaded pallets, skids, and boxes for transport to designated areas.
Weigh materials or products and record weights and other production data on tags, labels, and work records.
Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, and products; operate packaging or banding equipment.
Perform equipment safety inspections and routine maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, and replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
Accurately scan materials, inserts, and finished products to locations using a forklift or hand cart, and complete IQMS and inventory transactions.
Monitor IQMS for job and material changes and maintain accurate inventory transactions for materials and packaging.
Inspect product loads for accuracy and safely move them through the warehouse or facility to support timely, complete delivery.
Maintain established 6S activities, keep walkways clear, and clean up as needed and at the end of the shift.
Ensure materials are properly labeled and accurately scanned to a location.
Report weights of discarded materials to the Supervisor or Lead Technician.
Communicate daily with material handlers on other shifts.
Assist with setup, quality audits, or machine operation to make parts or products.
Read work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts; look up parts in inventory and complete inventory transactions.
Maintain production or work records, train new employees on proper procedures and techniques, and relieve other operators for breaks as needed.
Perform repetitive tasks and serve on special project teams such as Kaizen and 5S.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.