Material Handler

1 month ago


Brighton, Michigan, United States Purem Novi Inc Full time
Job Description

As a Material Handler at Purem Novi Inc, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining power-operated cable equipment, driving industrial trucks and forklifts, and ensuring the efficient movement of products and materials within the warehouse.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Communicate material requests in a timely manner
  • Coordinate the repacking of empty totes and properly locate them
  • Remove all empty totes, boxes, and recyclables from each cell and maintain a clean work environment
  • Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the tugger/cart and HI Lo equipment
  • Supply parts and components to all operating cells in a timely manner
  • Work with the Changeover person to coordinate a timely material change
  • Complete the daily operator checklist and follow all safety rules
  • Replace liquefied gas tanks when required
  • Determine routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states
  • Inspect loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and seal loaded truck doors
  • Knowledgeable of all Materials responsibilities and participate in daily activities as required
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive trucks and control the movement of lifting apparatus
  • Package service parts and special orders for shipment
  • Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport loads to designated areas
  • Responsible for maintaining 5S in the department and participating in the audit process
  • Unload containers from trailers and inspect for damages, notifying the Quality Department if necessary
  • Use hand-held scanners to inventory materials in the warehouse and production floor, and supply weld cells with materials as needed
  • Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum one month's related experience in a Material Handler setting

Technical Expertise:

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability
  • Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge, and skills

Methodical Competence:

  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values
  • Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information

Interpersonal Competence:

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints
  • Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit
  • Initiative- Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings

Working Conditions:

  • Be able to work in a loud, noisy, and congested environment
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles

Physical Requirements:

Sits: Frequently hours daily

Stands: Occasionally hours daily

Walks: Occasionally hours daily

Drive: Continuously hours daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Continuously hours daily

Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Continuously hours daily

Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Continuously hours daily

Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Continuously hours daily

Reach Above: Frequently hours daily

Bend/Stoop: Frequently hours daily

Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Frequently hours daily

Use Hands for Manipulations: Frequently hours daily

Stress Level of Job: Moderate

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees, and are not constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Further, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Purem Novi Inc.


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