Materials Associate I - Forklift

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the routine and repetitive material handling responsibilities within the manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring the continuous supply of materials to production or assembly areas, kitting materials for the production line, and picking parts from storage areas. The associate will also be responsible for maintaining correct parts and quantities, stocking the Water Spider, and documenting material movement using computer tablets. This role requires adherence to departmental policies, quality improvement objectives, and safety standards, as well as proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment
0-2 years’ experience in material handling environment
Ability to work independently
May be required to operate scissor lift/cherry picker
May be required to certify in PIT equipment
May be required to read and understand blueprints
Basic computer knowledge required
Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas
Responsible for “kitting” materials on the production line to ensure all parts of order required are at point of origination to keep line moving at steady pace
Responsible for picking parts from Kanban or storage areas and placing the parts into a storage bin (kit)
Ensures correct parts are kept in the appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements
May take parts from inventory area and ensures Water Spider is kept stocked at appropriate levels of inventory
Performs repetitive material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines
May operate forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies
Sorts and counts parts and supplies and logs inventory
Inspects parts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
May trace or track lost parts and supplies
May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file Kitter records
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Document material movement using computer tablets
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements
Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets