Material Handler 2nd Shift

JTEKT Column Systems North America•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

The Material Handler supports production in the manufacture of automobile directional control system components by efficiently picking up and delivering materials and returnable containers. The role operates powered material-handling equipment on designated routes, ensures production receives the correct parts and quantities, and performs vehicle checks and required preventive maintenance. Associates may stop production for quality or safety concerns and are trained and licensed to operate powered material-handling equipment. The position is full time, typically Monday through Friday, and regularly requires extended hours and possible weekend work. Travel may be required to vendor or customer work sites. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Materials Supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • TABE cumulative score of 8 or better.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Valid DAC forklift training and license.
  • Ability to lift up to 32 pounds at a time.
  • Manual dexterity to assemble products or machines as directed.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
  • Wear gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection as specified by safety instructions.

Nice To Haves

  • Background in material handling or mechanical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Operate powered vehicles according to safety rules.
  • Complete the daily powered-vehicle preventive maintenance check sheet and perform preventive maintenance as required.
  • Perform assigned duties safely and orderly along the designated route.
  • Deliver materials with the correct parts and quantities to support specified production rates.
  • Remove Kanbans from totes and return them to the Kanban post.
  • Remove part identification tags and trash from totes before returning them to the tote storage area.
  • Remove trash from the line at the end of the shift.
  • Place scrap in designated areas and recycle cardboard in the cardboard compactor.
  • Notify the team leader when parts are unavailable on stock racks.
  • Stop the production process for quality concerns or safety issues when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or team leader.
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