Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Material Handler to join our team at our facility located in Lapeer, MI, 48446. As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials throughout our manufacturing environment. If you have a forklift license, excellent communication skills, and experience in a manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply. This position will be for our **second shift. **

Responsibilities

• Ensures machines in assigned department are stocked with all parts needed to run
• Make sure all parts are put away after a run to ensure parts are not mixed
• Scale tubs, unless machine is set up for quantity, and sheet is ready to move to next job.
• Ensure washers are scanned to machine and then put in PROD when delivered to machine
• Ensure returned washers quantity is adjusted and then put away in the racks
• Ensure WIP is organized and find lost bins as needed
• Work closely with any new driver in your department, released to the production floor
• Must complete pre-shift check sheet and report any defects immediately.
• Must follow all safety standards: Proper PPE, Steel toe boots, Seat belt, Stop at intersections.
• Material handlers are responsible for the product flow in the plant. Report issues.
• Follow the process for Stock / Status sheets and follow FIFO
• Close cooperation with the areas of Technical Quality, Customer Service, Warehouse and MRP.
• Supply of packaging material where required.
• Encouraging the continuous improvement of the internal logistics product flow.
• Keep up on shop floor activities in assigned departments and WIP.
• Monitoring and optimization of the scanning process and Task Management system
• Use computer to find needed wire and bring to Header and load on saddle

Qualifications

• 5 years of shipping experience in a manufacturing enivornment.
• Good communication skills and ability to talk with employees of all levels, customers and drivers.
• Computer (MS Office) and SAP experience is required.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Must be able to handle pressure and stress while supporting the machine operators.
• Must have Forklift and Raymond licenses. Issued after successful training.
• Must be able to work any shift

You should be proficient in:

• Forklift Licensed
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment