Material Handling/Shipping Specialist

Summary/Purpose

Operates and maintains various equipment at an acceptable level with emphasis on quality, safety/environmental, productivity and housekeeping.  Able to perform duties of other department personnel as needed in order to maintain the flow of materials to all areas of manufacturing.  Determine the release of quantities of parts/packaging from the warehouse.  Operate material handling equipment which includes forklifts, tuggers, one man lift, box truck and box washer.  Assist with training on tugger routes and forklift.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Flexible to work in any area of the operation.
• Willing and able to work any shift.
• Must be able to comprehend English and follow direction from JTEKT team leader, supervisor and/or manager.
• Must perform all instructions as listed in the Job Element.
• Follow standard work as described in the Job Elements for each operation.
• Inspect all equipment prior to start-up.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction.
• Perform minor preventative machine maintenance and necessary cleaning on equipment and work area.
• Project a positive outlook in conversation and conduct.
• Able to work in a fast paced team environment without direct supervision.
• May perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Communication Skills – ability to read or listen & comprehend and write & present information in English.
• Mathematical Skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Reasoning Ability – ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to achieve forklift and tugger certification and drive proficiently, as determined is needed by our business demands.
• Ability to operate stretch wrap machine, dock locks, dock doors, box washer and possess a valid driver license in order to operate box truck.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  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.

• The employee works an 8 or 10 hour shift and overtime is required, as needed.  Overtime may be required with very short notice.  The employee is required to stand up to 8-10 hours per shift; walk up to 8-10 hours per shift; sit up to 8-10 hours per shift; squat up to 2 hours per shift; bend at waist up to 2 hours per shift; drive up to 8-10 hours per shift; push up to 2 hours per shift; pull up to 2 hours per shift; reach above shoulder level up to 1 hour per shift; reach below or at shoulder level up to 3 hours each per shift; move repetitively left and right; grasp up to 5 hours per shift; talk and hear.  The employee must lift 10 lbs. or less a minimum of 600 times per shift; 10 lbs. to 20 lbs. a minimum of 500 times per shift; 20 lbs. to 30 lbs. a minimum of 300 times per shift and 30 lbs. to 40 lbs. a minimum of 384 times per shift.  Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.