Job Description
Reports to: Houston Production Supervisor
Cooperates with: Welding, Fabrication, Substrate Assembly, Shipping
Primary Responsibility: The material handler assists the fabrication and welding teams in a manufacturing setting. The prepping of materials, accurate inventory counts, knowledge of parts' locations, receiving process, and staging job orders is essential in the flow of customer orders throughout the building as well as improves labor performance of departmental teams.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
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Cooperates with: Welding, Fabrication, Substrate Assembly, Shipping
Primary Responsibility: The material handler assists the fabrication and welding teams in a manufacturing setting. The prepping of materials, accurate inventory counts, knowledge of parts' locations, receiving process, and staging job orders is essential in the flow of customer orders throughout the building as well as improves labor performance of departmental teams.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Load, unload, and transport materials and products to and from production areas, warehouses, or storage locations using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
- Ensure the timely and accurate movement of materials and products throughout the facility.
- Safely stack, organize, and store materials in designated areas.
- Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist in receiving and inspecting incoming shipments to verify contents and quality.
- Maintain accurate records of materials, inventory counts, and transactions.
- Assist in keeping the warehouse and production areas clean and organized.
- Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure materials are readily available to meet production schedules.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy machinery in a safe and controlled manner.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Conduct routine checks and maintenance on material handling equipment.
- High School Diploma
- Ability to handle metal parts and insulation and be physically sound for repetitive bending and lifting
- Ability to count, calculate, read warehouse map with bin locations
- Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of safe workplace practices
- Prior forklift experience preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and heavier items with team lift
- Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods of time
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Annual Bonus Program
- $350 Annual Wellness Credit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with match up to 5%
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
- 12 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)
- $350 Production reimbursement program
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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