Advanced Material Handler

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Shift premium

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG is seeking a Material Handler in Danville, Illinois. This role involves maintaining safety standards, operating forklifts, and ensuring inventory accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have prior forklift experience and a high school diploma. Benefits include performance bonuses, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• One year prior forklift experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Familiarity with ERP Integrated Business software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards in the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Supply components to the production line.
• Perform accurate inventory counts and manage storage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Safety compliance

Teamwork

SAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP scanning systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The Material Handler serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by supporting inventory accuracy, active participation in safety sustainability, active engagement in maintaining 6S standards, and the ability to perform at high levels in a team‑working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting near misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Full compliance with all safety inspections and safe work procedures for equipment.
• (Follow company procedures and guidelines)
• Maintains 6S warehouse standards and supports daily truck/battery maintenance (battery charging, refilling water, and visual/operational inspections).
• Uses radio frequency equipment as required with positive etiquette.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, hoppers, and dumpsters.

Material Handling & Inventory Accuracy Responsibilities

• Supply components to the line according to material movement orders (MMO).
• Follow FIFO by ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Handle products accurately and without damage.
• Pick and move materials/dunnage effectively to meet customer needs.
• Identify and manage BIN/Storage locations and production lines.
• Remove finished goods and dunnage from the line and properly store in designated areas.
• Use SAP scanning systems for raw, work in process, and finished goods, attaching, reprinting tags or labels as needed.
• Responsible for 100% usage of inventory accuracy system (WAVEX) for all material movements including escalation procedure for weight failures.
• Ability to perform accurate inventory counts of failed material.
• Assist in annual physical inventory.
• Attend all required training.
• Perform accurate return to stock (RTS) transactions in SAP.
• Support and execute training to develop Material Handlers and Warehouse Associates by being fully qualified in their respective position.
• Advanced knowledge in Materials Handling & Inventory Accuracy.
• Experience in operating the grit blast machine.

Salary

Salary Range: $17.00-$20.50/hr

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience: One year prior forklift experience or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Forklift License.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization.
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP Integrated Business software. Use of Microsoft Office Suites software and Microsoft Explorer browser in a Windows operating system as well as Outlook.
• Travel: Not Required.

Employment Details

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary.
• $1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential.
• Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential.
• Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match.