Material Handler - MFG - Kimball, Salem, IN

Kimball International • Salem, IN

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About The Position

The Material Handler verifies quantities and inspects parts against Shop Order Release (SOR) specifications and other quality or workmanship standards. The role involves documenting required information, maintaining a clean and organized workspace and equipment, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment and tools. The Material Handler follows safety guidelines and uses required personal protective equipment, identifies nonconformities, and follows procedures for nonconforming products while recognizing disposition authority. The position also supports process improvements, the company’s vision and guiding principles, its quality system and Environmental Management System (EMS), and performs job rotation as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines and directions on a load card, SOR (if applicable), or OMS.
• Ability to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently.
• Skilled in the use of air-driven hand tools.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Ability to use required gauges, measuring devices, and load-moving devices.
• Ability to identify nonconformities.
• Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe and responsible behavior and 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 compliance with material, quality, and workmanship standards.
• Document necessary information.
• Keep the workspace and equipment clean and well organized.
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures, observing disposition authority.
• Implement process improvements.
• Support Kimball International and National Office Furniture’s vision, guiding principles, and other policies.
• Follow and support the quality system and Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Perform job rotation as directed.
• Set up forms and fixtures to specifications and maintain forms as appropriate.
• Follow proper lockout procedures.

What This Job Offers

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