Material Handler Specialist

Role Summary:

The mission of the Material Handler Specialist is to help keep a smooth-running flow of the kitting operation. Material Handler will work closely with Kitting and the leadership team to make sure all standards are upheld. This includes making sure all the correct product is staged, being properly scanned when moved into the staging lanes, and ensuring the quantities are correct.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Be Proficient in concepts and application of LEAN tools
• Follow and Mentor others in executing standard work
• Independently train others in required tasks
• Apply Basic techniques to resolve issues and escalate

Equipment Operations and Maintenance

• Independently operates and completes daily inspections of all MHE responsible for
• Follow and Mentor others in executing equipment procedures
• Apply Basic techniques to resolve issues and escalate

Data and Technology Controls

• Be Proficient in equipment operations and adjustments as required
• Lead staff to ensure proper steps are taken when reaction plan is required
• Be Proficient in ability to interpret data and outputs

Performance Execution

• Follow and Mentor others in driving performance related to all KPI's
• Be proficient in understanding workload planning and organization to improve on throughput
• Be proficient in independently adhering to and holding accountable process and performance to meet standards

EH&S Stewardship

• Lead others in executing and improving on safety related items
• Lead contributions towards reduction of risk and impact operations may have on surroundings
• Independently works to drive waste elimination activities

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Weight-Handling Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing between 30-50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Overhead Lifting: Occasionally lifting items above shoulder level.
• Pulling and Pushing: Moving heavy objects using tools like pallet jacks, dollies, or carts.

General Physical Abilities

• Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking, often on concrete floors. Shifts may last 8-12 hours.
• Bending and Stooping: Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, or twisting to pick up or organize items.
• Reaching and Stretching: Ability to reach above or below waist level to retrieve or store goods.
• Climbing: Occasionally climbing ladders or stairs to access products stored at higher levels.

Endurance and Stamina

• Performing physically demanding tasks in varying conditions (e.g., cold storage, hot warehouse spaces).
• Repeating motions like lifting, bending, or carrying without fatigue for an entire shift.

Coordination and Dexterity

• Good hand-eye coordination for picking, packing, or sorting items.
• Manual dexterity for operating tools or machinery (e.g., forklifts, scanners).

Additional Requirements

• Vision: Ability to see clearly for reading labels, identifying items, and operating machinery safely.
• Hearing: Ability to hear alarms, instructions, or warning signals in a noisy environment.
• Physical Health: Must meet any health standards (e.g., no restrictions that would prevent lifting or moving objects).