Material Handler I / Warehouse Associate

Role: Material Handler I / Warehouse Associate  
Job Type: Contract 
Location: Danville, KY - 40422 

Shift Details: 1st Shift 07:00AM - 03:30PM (Monday – Friday) 

Benefits Available! 

Job Description: 

• Responsible for performing routine product support duties following well defined procedures and processes in one or more of the following functions: 
• parts identification, shipping, receiving, warehouse, stock handling, parts handling, etc. 
• Position requires close supervision with detailed instruction and training. 

Primary Responsibilities or Essential Functions: 

Parts Identification: 

• Identify parts using simple and proper identification methods and equipment indicated by the pick list or WIP, blueprint and customer requirements. 

Shipping: 

• Prepare parts and materials to assure safe handling for shipment including the completion of the necessary paperwork. 
• Prepare packaging per specifications for shipment including computer input for necessary labels. 

Warehouse:

• Check and identify parts by type or part number. 
• Prepare parts for storage and place stock in proper location as directed. 
• Select parts from stock to fill orders according to parts lists. 
• Maintain and access necessary records utilizing a computer. If applicable, execute some advanced CICS functions such as issue requisition, release requisition, edit and fill shortage requisitions. 

Parts Handling:

• Following route or route sheet instructions, move parts between functions or teams using a forklift or other moving devices. 
• Package or repackage parts to prevent damage during movement or handling. 
• Request and stage tooling required to support team schedules. 
• Audit material storage areas to support inventory location and count accuracy. 

Secondary Responsibilities or Non Essential Functions:

• Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new or unfamiliar assignments 
• May be required to assist in sub-assembly area. 
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.  
• Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance. 
• Actively participates in lean or continuous initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.  
• Applies lean concepts and tools in work areas. 

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training): 

• Requires high school diploma and 1 year product support or related experience or demonstrated ability to perform described position responsibilities. 
• Able to implement and effectively apply lean or continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Able to effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. 
• Able to use job specific software applications. 
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers about work product and processes and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.  
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions, procedures, forms and specifications.  
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team environment. 
• For Client employees in this position, participation in and completion of Powerlift Operator Training Program (forklift) is required. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• May be required to operate moving equipment and saw equipment and meet OSHA safety qualifications. 

Typical Mental and Physical Demands: 

• The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the plant to prepare parts for shipment, storage, fill orders, count inventory, and move materials.  
• The team member frequently operates computers and office productivity machinery; occasionally ascends or descends a ladder to retrieve or store parts or materials; and frequently moves materials weighing up to 50 lbs.  
• Frequently is exposed to noise, dust, gas and fumes and works near hazardous equipment or machinery.