Material Handler

Trane Italia•Greenville, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works under general supervision to distribute production and non-production items and materials throughout the plant. Materials may include purchased parts, in-process parts, and finished goods. The role supports manufacturing by receiving, staging, shipping, and transporting HVAC equipment, materials, and components in accordance with safety, quality, method, and sequence standards. Work assignments vary by area and may change with business needs; routine job rotations are required to support safety, quality, and productivity objectives. Duties must be completed within allotted times and prescribed quality standards and methods. The position requires maintaining accurate records and equipment location maps, following company safety and quality procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement and efficient work areas. The role involves both independent work and collaboration with team members, along with computer data entry and completion of forms and other documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain forklift certification.
Six months to one year of forklift experience.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Willingness to change, adapt, and learn.
Computer skills, including filling in forms, logging in, and navigating websites.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, measuring, and using a calculator.
Basic writing skills, including writing legible notes and numbers.
Ability to communicate with internal and external associates at all levels, including by telephone.
Ability to move around the work facility.
Ability to stand for more than eight hours.
Ability to bend, lift, reach, and turn throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, stage, and ship HVAC equipment and materials.
Receive equipment or products, offload them, and prepare them for staging using a gantry system or hilo as appropriate.
Inspect equipment for visible damage or defects and record findings and take appropriate steps when damage is found.
Label equipment accurately and prepare it for safe transport.
Complete outbound paperwork with drivers and take pictures.
Maintain unit location maps for the east and west ends of the facility for relevant activities.
Maintain paperwork and documentation for all parts and materials moved according to specified procedures.
Receive and transport components to the manufacturing floor in accordance with established safety, quality, method, and sequence standards.
Follow company safety, quality, and other policies and procedures.
Contribute to safety, quality, and productivity activities and improvements.
Maintain work areas to cleanliness, orderliness, and efficiency standards.
Rotate job duties, areas, and stations as needed to support safety, quality, and productivity.
Enter data into computer systems and complete forms, charts, and other records.
Work independently and collaboratively to identify improvements, troubleshoot, and take ownership of assigned machines or processes.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.