Material Handler (Multiple Shifts)

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

*Hiring for Monday-Friday with occasional weekends (flexibility required)*

Summary: Under the general direction of the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, this position is responsible for all material handling activities within the Lapp Cable Works production floor and supporting areas. Primary activities in this role are material-handling related, including raw materials unloading and staging, finished goods transfers, cycle counts and any other necessary material related functions that support the daily operations of LCW.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for using a forklift and/or pallet jacks or other material handling equipment on a daily basis in a safe and efficient manner and maintaining safe working order of all forklifts/equipment along with performing pre-work inspections. 
• Responsible for maintaining storage accuracy and working in harmony with the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to plan for receipts in advance.
• Plan material needs with collaboration and continuous communication from machine operators and Shipping & Receiving Supervisor. 
• Processing incoming and outgoing materials to and from warehouses, including completing associated paperwork, conducting visual inspections, and maintaining accurate labeling procedures.
• Responsible for identifying, storing, packaging, loading and documenting shipments to customers. Including exports to sister companies and domestic customers.
• Identify and quantify environmental impacts within the production and storage areas. Keeping accurate records and properly storing items for disposal, recycling, or scrapping.
• Implement and maintain clear, visual identifications/numbers/labeling of all the materials stored within each bin, row, aisle or stocking location.
• Retrieve, package and/or store deposit items for return to vendors on regular basis.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, safe working environment and holding others accountable for the same.
• Responsible for completing and communicating required training, including, but not limited to, LAPP Grow, Ilias and hands-on events as required.
• Responsible for the training of Material Handler(s) as required.

  Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

  Competencies

• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and priorities while using time efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to ensure positive interactions with a diverse and multi- level group of individuals within the organization. 
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines; including local, state and federal mandates
• Balances team and individual responsibilities and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to promote and improve quality.
• Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values. 
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results.
• Is consistently at work, on time and works scheduled shifts and/or flexible shifts along with overtime as possible.
• Supports and contributes to all Kaizen, 5S, and Lean efforts along with execution of the Lapp Operating System.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive responsibility in material handling, preferably in a production/ logistics environment.
• Must have working knowledge of Kaizen, 5S, and Lean methodologies, with proven work experience carrying out these initiatives.

  CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Forklift Certified

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the English language, written and spoken.

  COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with RF Scanners or SAP is a plus.

  MATHEMATICAL SKILL: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Employee is required to use a forklift and maintain certification.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and very heavy raw materials. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, warm/humid interior temperatures and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  Compensation: The hourly rate for this role ranges from $20.00-22.00/hour (paid weekly) plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more!

  LAPP is an equal opportunity employer