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Material Handler

kirbyrisk
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025
Position Level: Non-exempt

Reports To : Materials/ReceivingManager

Basic Function: Ensures the accurate and timely receipt of inventory and delivery of material to support the manufacturing environment. Uses company vehicle to deliver product to internal and external customers in a timely and efficient manner.

Essential Job Functions (include but are not limited to):
  • Delivers raw material to and from machines according to machine metrics ensuring production demands are met
  • Transports material flow through the shop to shipping verifying quantities and customer demands
  • Communicates inventory discrepancies to production management for immediate resolution
  • Optimizes organization of raw material in accordance with production schedule
  • Packs parts to customer specifications with knowledge of customer requirements ensuring quality delivery and minimal rejections
  • Stages raw material and work in process daily for 2nd shift production efficiency
  • Communicates openly with co-workers, supervisors, and upper management to eliminate inventory discrepancies for production demand
  • Operates company fleet vehicles in compliance with transportation policies and procedures
  • Loads and unloads all material in compliance with all company safety standards while using a fork truck
  • Maintains all safety, maintenance, vehicles inspections, and reports
  • Reports all vehicle incidents or concerns to management immediately for corrective action
  • Identifies discrepancies between incoming material and packing slips ensuring inventory accuracy
  • Reports to work on time each scheduled shift maximizing efficiency for delivery of material ensuring customer service excellence
  • Continuous maintenance of fork lift certification in compliance with location written Health & Safety plan
  • Exemplifies the company culture by demonstrating strong positive behaviors and fellowship
Follows all company policies, procedures, guidelines, values, and principlesConscious consideration of the Kirby Risk organization when engaging on social media, mindful of the images and language usedCompletes and demonstrates a full understanding of ongoing cyber security training concepts and applicationsIn addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:
  • Emulates the Kirby Risk Values & Principles in daily interactions with internal and external customers
  • Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
  • Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments while maintaining regular and timely attendance.
Education/Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:
High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience Previous industrial manufacturing experience or equivalent work experienceDemonstrate basic Mechanical aptitudeAbility to do basic math calculationsAbility to follow written instructionsGood written and verbal communication skills
  • Precise hand eye coordination and robust peripheral vision
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer contact skills
  • Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
  • Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
  • Flexible to work shifts, overtime and weekends when required
  • Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instruction
  • Listening effectively when others are speaking
  • Collaborative, team-oriented style with problem resolution skills
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and moving priorities
  • Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; Microsoft Office preferred
  • Ability to perform and retain various skill related tasks, training, and operations
Critical Competencies:
  • Customer Service Excellence • Passion for Results
  • Development • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Relationships
  • Community
  • Job knowledge
  • Team Spirit
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Adaptability / Flexibility
Performance Standards:
  • Productivity • Listening Skills
  • Initiative • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous learner
  • Goal Completion
  • Recovery form Setbacks
  • Dependability/ Accountability
Training to be completed within 6 Months:
Understanding of the vision, goals and objectives of the business unitCompany Business System Software (including ShopTrack & MAPICS)
1. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles & SOP’s
Company HRMS software Internal Safety Training StandardsDiversity Training Kirby Risk learning paths as applicable to the roleSuccessfully complete continuing education required to maintain knowledge of systems and programs

Work Environment:
  • Primarily onsite, indoors, controlled temperature environment
May be required to go to other Kirby Risk locations where the environmental conditions will vary
Ability to perform essential functions of this onsite role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels to include high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversationsWhile performing in this environment the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration Ability to perform in a fast-paced collaborative competitive manufacturing business environment
  • This position will be working in an office equipment utilizing computer, printer, copier, scanner, all equipment related to area
Ability to perform in a team environment embodying the Values & Principles while communicating in a professional mannerSustains housekeeping standards in accordance with appearance guidelinesAbility to perform and retain various skill related tasks, training, and operations

Safety Requirements:
  • Report and correct any unsafe task or operation immediately to management prior to continuing task
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, safety hazard or property damage.
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed by immediate supervisor or customer requirements and Kirby Risk Safe Workplace
  • Comply with all company and customer OSHA, safety policies, procedures, rules, and best practices
  • Participate in safety meetings and training
Be constantly aware of personal safety and that of coworkers.
  • Ability to safely and effectively use and operatehand tools (air & electric), power tools, overhead crane, CNC Machine, overhead air hoists, micrometers, calipers, pallet jack, cart, dolly, hand truck, and other equipment required for work
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to push, pull, carry, lift up to 50lbs
  • Walk between buildings, across parking lot, & shop floors
  • Precise hand eye coordination and robust peripheral vision
  • Ability to stand and work with arms at or above shoulder height for extended periods of time while making coordinated arm, hand and finger movements
  • Employees are frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Occasionally use hands to operate standard equipment, squeeze, pinch, and reach with hands and arms
  • Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
  • Listening effectively when others are speaking and communicate work instructions
  • Bend, stoop, twist, reach and shift positions frequently
  • Fluid movement of head, neck, and shoulders ensuring safety of others
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
  • Infrequent travel required
Certificates/Licenses:
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Forklift certification
  • Valid For Hire Endorsement and DOT physical
  • Acceptable background check and driving record, within corporation requirements
  • As needed
** Documented training required

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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