Materials Associate I

Schneider Electric•El Paso, TX

10h

About The Position

The Materials Associate I performs routine and repetitive material-handling tasks in a manufacturing and assembly-line facility. The role ensures a continuous supply of materials to production and assembly areas, including preparing kits, picking and stocking parts, maintaining inventory, and documenting material movement. Work follows detailed instructions and departmental policies, quality objectives, and safety and environmental standards. The position may involve operating material-handling equipment and requires the use of safety shoes and safety glasses.

Requirements

Successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment.
0–2 years of 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 hours; the work also involves stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
Ability to climb a ladder to perform work.
Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.
Ability to use various lifting devices properly.

Nice To Haves

May be required to operate a scissor lift or cherry picker.
May be required to obtain certification in PIT equipment.
May be required to read and understand blueprints.
May operate a forklift 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 production lines so all required order parts are available at the point of use and production can continue steadily.
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.
Take parts from inventory areas and keep the Water Spider stocked at appropriate inventory levels, as needed.
Perform repetitive material-supply tasks according to detailed work directions and guidelines.
Operate a forklift 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, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection-control standards.
Care for and maintain equipment and supplies and promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
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.