Production Support Specialist/Distribution-2nd Shift
About The Position
The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Production Support Specialist/Distribution. This role will be responsible for learning all distribution processes and all equipment on site. They will be required to cover AWS schedule depending on controller absences. Production Support Specialist/Distribution support Controllers and Controllers are responsible for material availability for Assembly consumption. Ordering parts by doing line checks and using a scanner for ILC material. Perform rack maintenance, adding and deleting parts and setting up parts to be ordered manually or mechanically. Maintain bin tags and bin tracings. Maintain AMS accuracy by performing counts, processing material requisition cards and nonconformance material. Communicating potential material shortages to avoid production impact. Will be controlling inventory for area where needed according to business needs. Production Support Specialist/Distribution also support Machine shop and would be responsible for material availability for Machine Shop Production processes. Ordering parts by following line checks as well as physical inventory checks. Perform rack maintenance, adding and deleting parts and setting up parts to be ordered manually or mechanically. Maintain bin tags and bin tracings. Maintain AMS accuracy by performing counts, processing material requisition cards and nonconformance material. Communicating potential material shortages to avoid production impact. Must be willing to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
Requirements
- Must have at least 2 years of stand-up fork truck experience.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills.
- Self-motivated, safety-conscious individual capable of working independently.
- Basic computer skills.
- Candidates should have experience with EIMS, Visual Factory, and MESA systems.
- Must be able to operate a fork truck, tow truck, and spotter truck.
- Safe working habits and prior experience on fork trucks are required.
- Must communicate with other shifts, machine shop, assembly, dispatchers, truck drivers, distribution technicians in other areas, Supply Chain personnel, and management.
- Required training on equipment: Reach truck, Sit down Sid loader, Spotter, Large outside forklifts.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
- Stand on concrete for 8+ hours.
- Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidate can safely work independently with a high level of energy, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
- Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus.
Responsibilities
- Learn all distribution processes.
- Learn all equipment on site.
- Cover AWS schedule depending on controller absences.
- Support Controllers and Controllers responsible for material availability for Assembly consumption.
- Order parts by doing line checks and using a scanner for ILC material.
- Perform rack maintenance, adding and deleting parts and setting up parts to be ordered manually or mechanically.
- Maintain bin tags and bin tracings.
- Maintain AMS accuracy by performing counts, processing material requisition cards and nonconformance material.
- Communicate potential material shortages to avoid production impact.
- Control inventory for area where needed according to business needs.
- Support Machine shop and be responsible for material availability for Machine Shop Production processes.
- Order parts by following line checks as well as physical inventory checks.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of all distribution team functions, including: Dock operations, Outside distribution operations, Storage Controllers across all engine lines, Off site locations distribution, Building C distribution, Machine Shop distribution.
- Support AWS scheduling, ensuring proper coverage and adherence to timelines.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Incentives/Bonus Opportunities
- Matching 401k
- 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
- 11 Paid holidays- (Prorated based upon start date)
- 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
- Climate controlled work environment – most areas 100%
- 401k match up to 6%
- Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
- Clean/safe work environment
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
