Material Handler, MFG, Kimball International - Danville, KY

Kimball International•Danville, KY

About The Position

The Material Handler performs material handling and inspection activities according to Shop Order Release (SOR) specifications and applicable quality and workmanship standards. The role includes verifying counts and quantities, checking parts for damage, color consistency, alignment, and other material requirements, and documenting necessary information. The employee maintains an orderly workspace and equipment, performs preventive maintenance, follows safety requirements and PPE rules, and handles nonconforming products according to established procedures. The position also supports process improvements, job rotation as directed, the company’s Vision and Guiding Principles, the Quality system, and the Environmental Management System (EMS). Duties include using tools and equipment, setting up and maintaining forms or fixtures, moving loads, and performing gluing processes as required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in material handling, inventory, or shipping/receiving.
Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines.
Ability to follow directions on a load card, SOR (if applicable), or OMS.
Ability to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently.
Skill using air-driven hand tools.
Ability to set up forms and fixtures to specifications.
Understanding of and compliance with proper lockout procedures.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
Ability to maintain forms as appropriate.
Ability to comprehend and perform proper gluing processes.
Ability to use required gauges and measuring devices.
Ability to use load-moving devices.
Ability to identify nonconformities.
Proven history or demonstrated ability to behave safely and responsibly, with a positive performance record, including attendance.

Responsibilities

Verify counts and inspect part quantities according to Shop Order Release (SOR) specifications.
Inspect parts for obvious damage, color consistency, alignment, and other material, quality, or workmanship requirements.
Document necessary information.
Keep the workspace and equipment clean and well organized.
Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment and tools being used.
Follow safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Identify nonconformities, follow nonconforming product procedures, and understand disposition authority.
Implement process improvements.
Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.
Follow and support the Quality system and Environmental Management System (EMS).
Perform job rotation as directed.
Set up and maintain forms and fixtures as appropriate.
Perform proper gluing processes and use required gauges, measuring devices, and load-moving devices.