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About the Role

This role is responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts and delivering them to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. The position requires close collaboration with production lines to meet customer demand and achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
Develop a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role.
Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors.
Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.
Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
Perform forklift daily inspections.
Accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
Participate in team meetings and exchange job-related information.
Demonstrate attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job functions.
Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines.
Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
Assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
Actively understand and participate with the Drive to Zero program.
Other duties as assigned.
Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.
Resolve issues and recommend solutions to the leadership team.
Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
Demonstrate working knowledge of basic principles, practices, and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.
Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
Contribute to improving processes, lead times, through-put, and cost.
Know all functions of at least one job or be cross-trained in other materials areas.
Be cross-trained in different areas of need.
Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions.
Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within the ERP system.
Use initiative and judgment to lead problem-solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.
Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs.
Assess workload needs with minimal direction.

Requirements

Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
Models positive and professional work ethics.
Effective communication skills.
1 year of material handling experience (Material Handler II).
Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
Ability to train other employees in established processes.
Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
Strong communication skills.
2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment (Material Handler III).
2 years of material handling/warehouse experience (Distribution Material Handler II).
5 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment (Distribution Material Handler III).
Basic problem-solving knowledge.
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
Basic PC knowledge.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work at heights.
Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.).
Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.
Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics).
Regularly required to stand.
Frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear.
Regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Comply with assigned location PPE requirements.
Must wear closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

Skills

Material handling
Forklift operation
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Communication
Attention to detail
Accuracy
ERP system knowledge
Root cause analysis
Training
Troubleshooting

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Shift work

Experience Level

Entry Level (Material Handler I)
1 year experience (Material Handler II)
2 years experience (Material Handler III - Production)
5 years experience (Material Handler III - Distribution)

Salary/Compensations

Material Handler I - $18.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium
Material Handler II - $20.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium

About the Company

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.