What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Associate - Forklift position at Schneider Electric?
What will you do?
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas
- Responsible for “kitting” materials on the production line to ensure all parts of order required are at point of origination to keep line moving at steady pace
- Responsible for picking parts from Kanban or storage areas and placing the parts into a storage bin (kit)
- Ensures correct parts are kept in the appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements
- May take parts from inventory area and ensures Water Spider is kept stocked at appropriate levels of inventory
- Performs repetitive material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines
- May operate forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies
- Sorts and counts parts and supplies and logs inventory
- Inspects parts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
- May trace or track lost parts and supplies
- May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file kitter records
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Document material movement using computer tablets
- Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements
- Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets
- Ability to effectively communicate in English.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment
- 0-2 years’ experience in material handling environment
- Ability to work independently
- May be required to operate scissor lift/cherry picker
- May be required to certify in PIT equipment
- May be required to read and understand blueprints
- Basic computer knowledge required
- Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing
- Requires ability to use hand and foot controls
- Requires ability to reach overhead, lift up to 26 pounds, and be on feet for long hours, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
- Proper use of various lifting devices required.
- Requires ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a ladder to perform work.
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