Materials Associate I

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

18h

About The Position

The Materials Associate I performs routine and repetitive material-handling responsibilities in a manufacturing and assembly-line facility. The role ensures production and assembly areas receive the materials they need, including kitting parts for production, managing inventory, and documenting material movements. Work follows detailed direction and established procedures, quality objectives, and safety and environmental standards. The position involves physical material-handling work, including standing for extended periods, using hand and foot controls, reaching overhead, lifting up to 26 pounds, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, and climbing a ladder. Safety shoes and safety glasses are required. Depending on the assignment, the associate may operate material-handling equipment and may need to read blueprints or certify on powered industrial truck equipment. Schneider Electric describes a team culture built on safety, respect, collaboration, and inclusion, and offers training and development and opportunities for growth. The posting describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid family leaves, well-being programs, holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with match, company share ownership, learning resources, and volunteer and military leave benefits. The expected pay range is listed as USD 0 per year.

Requirements

Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment.
0–2 years’ experience in a material-handling environment.
Ability to work independently.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to use hand and foot controls.
Ability to reach overhead, lift up to 26 pounds, and remain on one’s feet for long periods, including stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.

Nice To Haves

May be required to operate a scissor lift or cherry picker.
May be required to certify in powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment.
May be required to read and understand blueprints.
May operate a forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies.

Responsibilities

Supply materials continuously to one or more production or assembly areas.
Kit materials on the production line so required order parts are available and the line can maintain a steady pace.
Pick parts from Kanban or storage areas and place them into storage bins or kits.
Ensure the correct parts and quantities are available to support production and assembly requirements.
Take parts from inventory areas and keep the Water Spider stocked at appropriate inventory levels, as needed.
Perform repetitive material-supply functions according to detailed work direction and guidelines.
Operate a forklift truck or hand truck to deliver or pick parts and supplies, as needed.
Sort and count parts and supplies and log inventory.
Inspect parts for damage or defects, record discrepancies or damage, and notify a supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
Trace or track lost parts and supplies, as needed.
Maintain department databases, prepare routine reports, and file Kitter records, as needed.
Document material movement using computer tablets.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection-control standards.
Care for and maintain equipment and supplies and promote workplace safety and environmental improvements.
Maintain a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Perform other tasks as requested to support effective and continuous utilization of assets.