Current jobs related to Warehouse Material Specialist - Taylorville - AGCO

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Shipping T99

Shift: 1st, 7am-3:30pm, with potential overtime starting as early as 5am or extending until 5pm, including Saturdays during peak production periods

Classification: Non-exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Shipping Supervisor

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the receipt, storage, loading, and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products within the facility, ensuring accuracy and promptness in all operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Operate forklifts to receive, store, and distribute materials, tools, equipment, and products.
• Utilize forklifts to load finished products onto delivery vehicles.
• Employ Combi-Lift equipment for the transportation and loading of lengthy materials.
• Prepare orders in accordance with specifications and pallet configurations.
• Generate barcodes for item identification and accurately track inventory using RF and handheld scanners.
• Notify the Team Leader/Supervisor of any inventory inconsistencies.
• Maintain a tidy and organized workspace in compliance with 5S standards.
• Implement all components of AGCO's Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

Employees are accountable for their adherence to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complying with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Reporting unsafe practices or conditions to supervisors.
• Wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting any defective PPE.
• Documenting all near-misses, incidents, injuries, and property damage.
• Participating in the site Safety and Health Program.

Essential Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings is preferred.
• Experience with Van/Flatbed loading is advantageous.
• Completion of GSI and OSHA forklift training is mandatory within the first week of employment.
• Basic computer proficiency is required.
• Familiarity with RF and handheld scanners, as well as the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the capability to follow detailed instructions.
• Effective communication skills with peers, supervisors, and across departments.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this role, the employee will work in proximity to moving trucks, trailers, forklifts, and large machinery on a daily basis. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, and employees may be exposed to a range of extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements of this position include:

Frequent sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and using hands and fingers for handling tasks. The employee must be capable of standing for up to twelve hours daily and frequently lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal protective equipment (e.g., eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves) must be worn at all times.

Travel

No travel is anticipated for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

AAP/EEO Statement

AGCO is an equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a workplace free from inappropriate or unlawful conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as defined by law.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to encompass a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.