Material Handler

Alamo Group Inc.•Selma, AL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC. is currently recruiting for an experienced Material Handler to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama. Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas' products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments. Position Summary: Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Material Handler is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Material Handler, under general supervision, will perform a combination of tasks to handle parts and materials for Receiving, Manufacturing, and Shipping operations. Will read production schedules, customer orders, work orders and shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory and be assigned to a particular work center or various centers.

Requirements

Capable of performing standard measurements using geometric tools (Tape Measure, Protractor, etc.)
Basic math, reading and computer data skills needed
Minimum dexterity required for use of hand power tools, nail guns, skill saw, drills, impact gun, strap bander, hoist and cranes
Ability to operate a material handling device(s)
Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance
Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate clearly
Have a valid Driver’s License
High School diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience in material handling preferred

Responsibilities

Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings
Check and verify inventory problems or errors
Check and verify units to match customer order via the load sheet
Pick, pack and prepare product for loading
Operate a material handling device(s) to load, retrieve or move product throughout the facility
Disassembly of units may be required
Respond to request from Supervisor to locate needed parts and product
Use standard measuring equipment for example, load height stick of 13.6’ for DOT regulations
Determine basic space requirement and trailer size per product being loaded
Pick, pack, prepare and ship customer orders via: commercial carrier and/or export container or customer pick-ups
Mark material with identifying information using stencil, crayon or other marking device
Record amount of material or items received or distributed by processing issue, transfer, receipt or sale orders
Load material safely using authorized equipment.
Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards, or insure compliance with height, weight and length.
Use print and/or computer to access information or data.
Use computer with inventory scanning device, Excel, and Outlook
Maintain good housekeeping and safe area practices
Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor
Unload or load Trucks
Receive incoming inventory with electronic scanning device unless directed otherwise by Supervisor
Check and verify incoming material meet Bush Hog’s packaging and label standards
Safely operate overhead crane
Interpret pick sheet(s), match part number and quantities against pick sheet(s)
Pick parts from assigned locations, place correct production ID tag on each pallet, and deliver parts to specific locations. Transfer inventory from receiving location to Manufacturing location via electronic scanning device whenever possible.
Operate material handling device(s)
Use computer with inventory scanning device, Excel and Outlook
Execute 5s program
Kit orders and build sub-assemblies
Maintain good housekeeping and safe area practices
Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor