Tech International is an 80+ year old manufacturer and distributor of tire and wheel service products. Tech lives by a core set of principles, known as our H.I.L.T.I. values - Honor, Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork and Innovation. Our employees are what make Tech products great and Tech a great place to work.
Tech is a global business serving tens of thousands of customers and end users in over 96 countries. We service our customers on both a direct basis and through a multi—level distribution network. Our operational footprint includes facilities in the USA, China, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Brazil and Thailand.
Position Purpose
Aids in supplying necessary work centers with the proper materials needed to complete the manufacturing process. These materials may include but not limited to rubber compounds, packing materials, plastic film, or other essential materials needed for production. The material handler will be required to lift materials both by hand or by assisted lifting equipment. This individual will also be responsible for following our company’s FIFO policy which will require rotation of stock and attention to labels and date expirations.
Education/Experience
High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Job Requirements/Skills
Able to read limited number of two-and-three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to work in a group setting. Ability to follow and understand simple instructions.
Able to add and subtract and do simple division and multiplication. Calculators are available.
Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or-two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Education/Experience
High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Able and experience with forklift driving
Essential Functions
Performs all filing and pulling of required paperwork (forms) in accordance with established procedures.
Conducts inventory transactions within (Infor) LN (manufacturing software).
Distributes materials delivered to Production building to the correct production location (depending on machine and task) to support “just in time” operations.
Moves materials to and from storage locations based on established inventory levels.
Conducts cycle counts and performs inventory investigations.
Performs forklift checklist daily to assure the forklift is and will operate properly.
Responsible for accurate preparation and handling of production orders and miscellaneous orders.
Assists Receiving Department as time permits.
Loads and unloads new and/or broken pallets.
Operates forklift.
Ability to use computer keyboard and calculator.
Responsible for quality work and good housekeeping of equipment and area, including tasks like removing cardboard from press machines to put into trash/recycling bins, and haul used product (clicker) boards from finishing Dept to the trash.
Maintains safe working practices and wears personal protective equipment as required.
Develop and Maintain Default Stock Location Control.
Ensure Available On-Hand Location Quantities.
Keep materials to machines and move once prepared; Set up materials to mill and move finished skids to proper place; wrap up finished skids, collect order books and make sure depts. are stocked as needed. Rotate materials to use oldest dated first, put away supplies in proper place
Attention to Detail is a must.
Ensure all SKU’s have UPC labels.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor which may vary according to Material Handler job location within the company facilities.
SupervisionReceived:
Daily by Supervisor. May work independently and is expected to anticipate needs.
Physical Requirements
Frequently exerting or lifting up to 55 lbs. daily. Frequently pushing, pulling and or lifting are required. Occasionally climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, using legs, arms, hands and feet. Emphasizing agility of body.
Moderate noise level
Work Environment: Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.
Generally responsible for the safety and cleanliness own work area.
Licenses/Certifications:
Forklift Certification required. HAZ-MAT training required.
(This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.)