2nd Shift Materials Lead - Forklift Certified

JTEKT Column Systems North America; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems North America in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to support production. You will operate powered equipment, move materials and returnables, and help maintain clean, safe work areas in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a forklift license, and reliable attendance. You will report to the Materials Supervisor and work Monday through Friday, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred one year of employment at DAC prior to appointment.
• Good attendance and work.
• Must be a team player.
• Prefer individuals with material handling backgrounds or mechanical abilities.
• Must have valid DAC forklift training and license.
• Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered vehicles following all safety rules.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance powered vehicle check sheet.
• Perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Perform in a safe and orderly manner as assigned for designated route.
• Ensure materials are delivered with the correct part and quantities to support specified production rates.
• Remove Kanbans from tote and return to place in Kanban post.
• Remove part I.D. tags and trash from all totes before returning to tote storage area.
• Remove all trash from the line at the end of the shift.
• Place Scrap in designated areas.
• Recycle cardboard into the "cardboard compactor;"
• Notify team leader if parts are not available on stock racks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Good attendance

Mechanical abilities

Material handling background

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Safety training

Job description

JTEKT Column Systems North America in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to support production. You will operate powered equipment, move materials and returnables, and help maintain clean, safe work areas in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a forklift license, and reliable attendance. You will report to the Materials Supervisor and work Monday through Friday, with potential overtime as needed.