What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler BMD1 (6am - 6pm) position at OESL-Automotive?
Job Description
As a Material Handler – Production Support, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, and transporting materials throughout the facility while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency. The role includes operating equipment, assisting with shipping and inventory processes, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and following all safety and operational guidelines to support continuous improvement and smooth production flow.
Responsibilities
We are a trusted partner for our customers in the automotive industry. Building on decades of experience within Continental corporation, we connect materials to deliver high-quality components for commercial and passenger vehicles. Our solutions and engineering services for all drivetrains support the industry move forward — towards cleaner, safer, more comfortable and efficient mobility.
Today, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) operates as an independent organization. As part of this chapter OESL is developing a refreshed brand identity.
As a Material Handler – Production Support, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, and transporting materials throughout the facility while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency. The role includes operating equipment, assisting with shipping and inventory processes, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and following all safety and operational guidelines to support continuous improvement and smooth production flow.
Responsibilities
- Physically receive and transfer materials to identified storage locations (productions, warehouse, line side, etc.).
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks/trailers for intercompany and over the road transport.
- Responsible for the safe operations of Material Handling equipment (pallet jacks, strappers, bailer, etc.) including mandatory shift safety checks, established operating guidelines, PPE, and all other required organizational protocol.
- Communicate to Lead Material Handlers any equipment issues or other concerns including safety, inventory discrepancies, shortages, or damages.
- Assist with inventory maintenance activities including counting, physical inventories, cycle counts, shift by shift inventory sheets, and spot checks as needed. Consolidate stock and inventory as necessary.
- Responsible for removing plant refuse and recyclables in accordance with established facility guidelines and assisting in maintaining outside storage areas.
- Participate in the auditing process including implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace including housekeeping and other efforts that support a clean and safe workplace. Incorporate 5S (everything has a place) into your work environment.
- Safety is our highest priority. All employees are required to consistently follow established safety procedures and guidelines, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel or composite toe footwear, and in limited cases hearing protection.
- The work on the shopfloor is within a non-climate-controlled environment. Employees should be comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot and cold) and in conditions that include exposure to forklift and pedestrian traffic, as well as elevated noise levels.
- This is a 24/7 Facility and has many different shifts. Here are the hours associated with a 12-hour schedule (2/2/3 rotating 12 hours – this means 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, then it will switch). This position is expected to work every other weekend based on schedule:
- BMD1/D2 is the day shift operating from 6am-6pm
- BMN1/N2 is a night shift operating from 6pm-6am
- The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.
- High School diploma/GED preferred.
- Basic math required.
- Skills/Abilities: Multi-tasking, teamwork, able to work independently, self-motivation, understanding warehouse terms, problem solving, continuous improvement, passion and commitment, clear and open communication, deliver results.
- Candidates must possess proficiency in spoken and reading English sufficient to perform the essential functions of this role.
- Experience: No Supply Chain experience required.
- Relocation benefits would not be offered for this job opening.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
We are a trusted partner for our customers in the automotive industry. Building on decades of experience within Continental corporation, we connect materials to deliver high-quality components for commercial and passenger vehicles. Our solutions and engineering services for all drivetrains support the industry move forward — towards cleaner, safer, more comfortable and efficient mobility.
Today, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) operates as an independent organization. As part of this chapter OESL is developing a refreshed brand identity.