Material Handler

Hitachi Ltd

  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Moves materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies to and from production areas, storage areas, and/or shipping areas manually and/or using pneumatic or electric powered equipment. Various tasks must be performed daily and team members are expected to be flexible with regard to necessary changes in shift and work location/assignment as needed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHarrodsburg, KY

    Description

    Location:

    Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States

    Job ID:

    R0001601

    Date Posted:

    2021-02-24

    Company Name:

    HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

    Profession (Job Category):

    Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

    Job Schedule:

    Full time

    Remote:

    No

    Job Description:

    Chief Duties and/or Responsibilities:

    • Manages materials orders from production and pulls inventory from storage areas to accurately deliver items requested.
    • Reads, comprehends, and follows work instructions and established procedures, production schedules, and shipping orders.
    • Loads and unloads materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies from trucks.
    • Tracks inventory including materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies using check sheets, records, and specialized software.
    • Moves materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies to and from production areas, storage areas, and/or shipping areas manually and/or using pneumatic or electric powered equipment.
    • Transfers materials into machine hoppers.
    • Operates powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies.
    • Stacks materials and finished assemblies/subassemblies into appropriate containers and prepares them for shipping.
    • Packs orders including shrink-wrapping contents onto pallets and loading pallets onto trucks for delivery.
    • Ensures orders are accurate and records inventory entering and leaving warehouse.
    • Counts inventory as necessary/required.
    • Seals, marks and/or labels containers as required.
    • Cleans and prepares containers before utilizing them.
    • Performs quality checks to verify containers and packing materials are damage free and in usable condition.
    • Completes checks to ensure loads for transport are secure.
    • Administers scheduled equipment checks including recharging equipment batteries and lubricating tools/equipment.
    • Carries out all instructed/required quality checks and fills out appropriate check sheet information.
    • Performs all assignments safely, wears any required personal protective items, and follows all safety rules at all times.
    • Ensures all environmental (ISO 14001) policy initiatives and procedures are adhered to at all times.
    • Uses all time wisely, works efficiently, and works effectively. Aids other team members in getting tasks at hand complete when necessary/required.
    • Looks for ways to improve the production process. Shares process improvement ideas and aids in the implementation of continuous improvement measures.
    • Keeps assigned work areas clean, neat, and free from clutter. Assists in cleaning activities daily.
    • Takes instruction from leadership, cooperates with other team members, has respect for fellow team members, and functions effectively as a member of a team.
    • Understands the importance of cross-training. There are many different tasks associated with a material handler position. Various tasks must be performed daily and team members are expected to be flexible with regard to necessary changes in shift and work location/assignment as needed.

    Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to jobs@hitachi-automotive.us. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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