Material Handler - 2nd Shift

WKW North America LLC•Pell City, AL

9d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler transports raw materials, packaging, carts, racks, finished goods, and other production materials between work cells and storage areas as directed by the department Team Leader or Supervisor. The role supports production flow by delivering materials to workstations, checking material and part identification, and following production-area processes and procedures. The position may also involve training new employees, entering production data, and performing other assigned duties. The Material Handler is expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5-S standards and applicable safety policies. The role is authorized to stop production when quality-related issues are present. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One year of leadership experience.
One year of manufacturing experience.
High attention to detail.
Basic computer skills and ability to enter data using a computer system.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a team environment, take responsibility, complete assigned action items, and participate proactively in team events.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports; and communicate effectively with other associates.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle concrete variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials, packaging, carts, racks, finished goods, and other materials between work cells and storage areas as needed.
Operate a pallet jack and forklift as necessary, and deliver material to and from workstations to maintain production.
Work as part of a team performing a variety of operations to maintain the flow of work.
Follow processes and departmental procedures associated with the Production area.
Complete forklift pre-inspections as required.
Compare Confirmation Sheets and material tickets to verify the correct material is used at workstations.
Examine materials, verify part numbers, and check for discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
Ensure parts are properly identified with the correct part labels.
Handle scrap and rework parts according to work instructions.
Train new employees as needed.
Enter daily production data as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment following 5-S standards.
Work safely, wear required PPE, and report unsafe items or practices to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
Comply with local, state, federal, and company safety policies and procedures.
Stop production when quality-related issues are present.
Perform additional duties as assigned.