Materials Team Member - Itasca

Power Solutions International Inc•Itasca, IL

3d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general warehouse work including loading and unloading of trucks and movement of material within the warehouse or production facility. Work includes receiving, storing and moving materials to the production area as well as preparing orders for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring that the material flow to production is timely and accurately transacted.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work
Demonstrated experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks and other warehouse equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification by completing PSI on-site Training Program

Nice To Haves

Comfort with technology including MS Office, Excel, Outlook and the ability to quickly learn Epicor ERP system is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English
Prior experience using Lean manufacturing and/or ISO9001 methodologies, processes, or tools is helpful

Responsibilities

With proper company certifications, safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently move inventory and materials of various dimensions around the warehouse and production facility per safety regulations such as those administered by OSHA
Inspect incoming inventory and equipment for quality before storing or rerouting. Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify the supervisor immediately
Processes appropriate inventory control records and cycle counts, maintaining accuracy using RF Scanners or ERP system (Epicor) as needed.
Transport finished products and materials to the shipping area and prepare for safe shipment
Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, storage areas and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping, receiving, and supply areas; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Ensure that power vehicles are in proper working order by conducting required pre-trip inspections per checklist
As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds
Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly
All other duties as assigned by management