Material Associate II

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for the routine and advanced material handling responsibilities within a product line. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels to ensure maximum productivity of workers. 

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative, and Ingenuity) 

• High School Education or GED required 

• 3-5 years’ experience in material handling function 

• Ability to work independently 

• Uses independent judgement and initiative to resolve supply problems, consulting supervisor only when all options have been exhausted 

• May be required to have forklift certification 

• SAP experience is a plus 

• Must be able to read and understand blueprint/material drawings 

• Basic computer knowledge required 

EFFORT (Physical Demand, Mental or Visual Demand) 

• 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 is required. 

• Requires the ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a ladder to perform work. 

RESPONSIBILITY (Equipment or Process, Material or Product, Safety of Others, Work of Others) 

• 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 and advanced 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 

• Expedites parts and uses independent judgement to resolve part shortages 

• May trace or track lost parts and supplies 

• Regularly interacts with production assemblers and testers 

• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file Kitter records 

• Document material movement using computer tablets 

• Responsible for rotating KB material FIFO 

• Material audits, turning in and documenting KB cards for replenishment 

• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards 

• Document proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices 

• 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 

• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the warehouse, receiving, or shipping functions 

JOB CONDITIONS (Working Conditions, Hazards) 

• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required. 

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and assembly line environment. 

• If material handling equipment is not operated properly, injury could result in self or others.