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KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

Job Description

Job Title:Order Picker

Department:Manufacturing Operations

Reports To:Materials Control Supervisor

FLSA Status:Hourly (HC)

Prepared By:Michael Thomas

Prepared Date:April 2024

Approved By:Beth Phillips, VP Human Resources

Approved Date:May 2024

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this job is to coordinate and pick parts to prepared pick list and other material replenishment triggers. Participates in physical tasks for sustainability of Kewaunee's materials replenishment systems for improved customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Pick parts from pick list and other material replenishment triggers.
• Transact and parts and kits in computer systems.
• Participate in Physical Inventory preparation and inventory.
• Help develop processes to eliminate waste including excess and obsolete parts.
• Notify Supervisor of part shortages.
• Plans, organizes, and monitors storage of existing and new materials in to ensure a smooth and consistent process to satisfy both internal and external customer requirements.
• Participate in contributing to lean material flow and inventory management.
• Help create methods and SOPs to achieve effective and efficient movement of materials and finished goods while maintaining minimum inventory investment.
• Participate in problem solving (PDCA & 8D), safety, quality, cost reduction, process improvement teams.
• Travel to main nearby production facility, distribution centers, and vendors for part delivery and pickups.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 years related experience; combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft - Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience and working knowledge of ERP systems desired.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

•Good communication skills to interact with others.

•Understands manufacturing processes including flow and lean principles.

•Monitors and ensures quality of work.

•Self-directed and sense of ownership.

•Inventory and product control experience preferred.

•Attention to detail and follows direction.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as: technical manuals, specifications, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to accurately write routine reports and correspondence clearly, informatively, and error free (edits work for spelling and grammar). Presents numerical data effectively. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision in detailed work. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as linear dimensions in fractions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Demonstrates the ability to suggest solutions to problems as they arrive and incorporate suggestions by others into the submittal drawings. Displays willingness to make decisions in a timely manner using sound and accurate judgment; includes the appropriate people in the decision-making process and is able to support and explain reasoning behind decisions made.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid North Carolina driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Bring unsafe acts and conditions to the attention of the manager. Correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Train other associates in safe work practices. Investigate accidents, near-accidents, and potential hazards as required. Actively participate in housekeeping activities and safety and health programs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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