Advanced Material Handler

ThyssenKrupp North America; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation in the automotive sector. As part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for operating forklifts, managing materials, and supporting daily operations. With comprehensive benefits including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a robust 401(K) plan, this role is perfect for individuals eager to contribute to a sustainable future while advancing their careers.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supplier Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage

401(K) Plan with 5% Company match

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• One year prior forklift experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with safety policies.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Perform accurate return to stock transactions in SAP.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company

The business unit thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the leading automotive suppliers and development partners for highly complex drivetrain technologies. Around 3,500 employees produce 27 million drivetrain components a year at ten locations in Germany, Liechtenstein, Hungary, China, USA, Brazil and Mexico. The product range mainly comprises assembled camshafts, valve train systems and rotor shafts for high-end combustion, hybrid and electric engines. Further products for battery electric vehicles are already at an advanced stage of development. With our manufacturing and automation expertise, we make a significant contribution to reducing emissions for sustainable mobility.

Your responsibilities

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 can perform at high levels in a team-working environment. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

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.
• Removes finished goods and dunnage from the line and properly stores 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.
• Assists in annual physical inventory.
• 10. Attends all required training.

Perform accurate return to stock (RTS) transactions in SAP.

Supports and executes 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.

Your profile

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.

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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 procedure Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of 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.

Your benefits

• 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 Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!
• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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