2nd Shift Materials Lead | Forklift Operator & Team Lead

JTEKT Column Systems NA; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems NA in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support production by moving materials and returnable containers using powered equipment.

Responsibilities include operating powered vehicles, performing daily safety checks, delivering correct parts, managing Kanban totes, and assisting with housekeeping and waste reduction. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 1 year of prior employment with DAC.
• Good attendance and work ethic.
• Must be a team player.
• Prefer 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.

Job description

JTEKT Column Systems NA in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support production by moving materials and returnable containers using powered equipment.

Responsibilities include operating powered vehicles, performing daily safety checks, delivering correct parts, managing Kanban totes, and assisting with housekeeping and waste reduction. Forklift certification is required.