Material Handler Evenings and Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform various duties in accordance with normal day-to-day material handling function for the warehouse operation. These activities primarily include safely and efficiently: unload trucks, transport material within the facility, put materials away in logical and/or designated locations, pull parts for production orders accurately, wrapping loads prior to shipment, and loading internal and external trucks for shipping including verifying paperwork and labels.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Perform routine day-to-day duties to unload, load, point to point transportation of material within the facility, pull parts from locations to accurately fill orders in a timely manner.
• Complete work according to the work instructions and/or company policies.
• Put away and pull parts to/from warehouse locations accurately based on communications from Shipping & Receiving, Quality and/or Inventory Control co-workers.
• Always exhibit good interpersonal skills and a pleasant demeanor.
• Assist with all planned physical inventories by preparing inventory by ensuring proper labeling of shelves and verifying locations.
• Perform work requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials. Some of these may be repetitive tasks and weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Handle all final shipping responsibilities: wrapping product, verification of quantities vs. documentation, making labels, loading trucks, etc.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety

• Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial lift trucks / equipment (PIT), and dock safety equipment inclusive of performing daily PM checklists and maintenance required on assigned equipment. Identify and report maintenance issues as they arise to warehouse supervisor.
• Report any property damage, safety incidents (including near misses) or material damages immediately to your Supervisor / Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.
• Understand and comply with all facets of the 5S and Safety Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework

• To be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.
• All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Language Skills: Fluent in English to read and comprehend written guidelines and instructions and perform basic verbal and written communication. Fluent in Spanish a plus.
• Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and ability to learn various functions assigned within the ERP (Syteline, SAP or other) manufacturing system.
• Communications Skills: Ability to receive, listen, and understand in-coming messages (Teams and Telecom), verbal, and written communication from Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, and Quality co-workers, outside transportation firms and supplier documentation.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply general rules to determine resolutions of requests and be able to process numbers as needed to put away and pull material per transaction requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• 2-3 years prior experience in shipping, inventory control, material handling, and/or receiving in a manufacturing / factory environment preferred.
• Must be able to operate turret and stand up/reach forklifts in narrow aisle/locations safely and productively safely and efficiently.
• Basic math and reading skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 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.