Kitter, 1st Shift, Heil Environmental

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation's Heil Environmental operation in Fort Payne, AL seeks a Kitter to organize kits and manage parts availability using ERP systems. The role involves regular forklift operation, updating load schedules, and coordinating with the Fab department to ensure timely materials delivery.

The position requires adherence to safety protocols, ability to handle 40 lb loads, and collaboration with supervision to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Reads work orders to determine kitting requirements and uses ERP to check parts availability.
• Ability to operate a forklift and handle parts safely.
• Experience with load schedules and Excel-based tracking.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organize kits based on load schedules and ERP data.
• Monitor parts availability and coordinate with Fab department.
• Update load schedules in Excel and prioritize kits.
• Maintain forklift certification and safety compliance.
• Perform basic maintenance checks on equipment and report issues.
• Identify required materials and parts as needed.
• Overtime may be required to support production.

Skills

ERP system

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Mainstar

JD Edwards

Outlook

Excel

Tools

Mainstar

JD Edwards

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Kitter

Operating Company: Heil Environmental

Location: Fort Payne, AL

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Shift: 1st shift

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for organizing kitting based on load schedules and for determining parts availability based on information in ERP system.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Observes all safety regulations and reports any unsafe working conditions to Department Supervisor.
• Reads work orders to determine kitting requirements and extensive use of ERP system to determine parts availability and follows Department Supervisor's direction to ascertain materials or parts to be moved with the use of forklifts.
• Determine when parts are needed and communicate requirements to Fab department.
• Monitor and update Excel-based load schedule with orders to be kitted and labeled.
• Prioritize kits based on load schedules.
• Maintain certification for forklift use or other certifications as required for specialized equipment (coordinate with supervisor and local HR resource).
• Manually load and unload parts up to 40 pounds, and assist employees with loading and unloading parts above 40 pounds and above to and from their designated locations.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks to all equipment prior to use, including forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. Completes maintenance checklists as required and submit maintenance requests to Maintenance Department when necessary.
• Identify materials and parts as required.
• Support of production requirements as necessary may require overtime coordinated through supervisor or management.
• Maintain work area and equipment clean and ordered.
• Prepare production kits as required or assigned. Kits may include but not limited to raw material, parts, sub-assemblies, purchased parts or combinations of those or other parts/material as listed on bills of materials (BOM's) or special instructions provided by supervisor or management.
• Perform any other task as required to support operations and customer satisfaction provided it can be performed safely and without special training requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge

Requires knowledge and experience on different production lines for familiarity with different Marathon equipment models and the associated fabricated parts used on these models. Requires ability to understand general arithmetic; ability to write in an understandable manner; understand verbal or written instructions; ability to read and understand instructions, lists and billing materials; use PC based applications, including Mainstar, JD Edwards, Outlook, and Microsoft Office, knowledge normally acquired through high school or equivalent experience.

Mental

Requires normal attention with periods of high concentration intermittently to operate machinery approximately 50% of time.

Physical

Requires walking/standing approximately 30%, sitting approximately 50% and lifting up to 40 pounds approximately 20% of time; involves repetitive overhead work approximately 15% of time; involves repetitive stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 10% of time.

Manual Dexterity

Requires use of hands, arms and feet for repetitive lifting; use of hands and arms to operate all manufacturing equipment, meters, chains hoists, automatic drills and general hand tools and to record written information.

Audible Demands

Requires ability to follow verbal instructions and to hear for safety purposes.

Visual

Requires the ability to visually observe essential functions for satisfactory job performance and safety; color and depth perception required.

Environmental

Exposure to plant environments with the presence of dust, fumes, noise, and fluctuating temperatures due to lack of climate control.

Note: Supersedes All Preceding Job Descriptions:The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential job functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of job functions or requirements.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles-including fire, ambulance,