Lead Material Handler (Tugger)

Arrow Fastener Company, LLC; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Fastener Company is seeking a material handler for their Saddle Brook, NJ location. The role involves picking production materials, operating a tugger, and maintaining inventory. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, organizational skills, and be able to operate a forklift. Additionally, Arrow Fastener offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and paid time off, as outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare insurance

Company paid dental and vision coverage

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off including Vacation and Sick leave

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a Tugger/Forklift; forklift certification required.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication with teammates and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Pick production materials from designated markets and operate an electric tugger.
• Maintain KANBAN areas and ensure finished goods are stacked properly.
• Review inventory daily and document requests for components.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Headquarters for Arrow
271 Mayhill Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, USA

Headquarters for Arrow
271 Mayhill Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, USA

o Pick production materials identified on Kanban cards from designated Markets in an accurate and timely manner.

o Safely operate an electric tugger to deliver production material to assigned production lines in a timely and efficient way.

o Load required materials, including Purchased Goods, Work in Process Containers, Finished Goods Pallets, and Scrap Bins onto the Tugger and transport to the indicated areas and unload the materials in an accurate and timely manner.

o Maintain KANBAN areas; straightening up component inventory and ensuring everything is in the correct place.

o Ensure finished good skids are properly stacked, production form is filled out and delivered to a designated department.

o Review inventory daily and established minimum quantity levels; record on track sheet items to be ordered.

o Maintain all Kanban cards and notify leadership when an issue is identified.

o Communicate continuous improvement opportunities to leadership.

o Document all requests for components to be delivered to lines.

o Assist Senior Supervisor – Material Control in inventory audit counts and inputting production as needed.

o Maintain work area clean of debris by performing proper housekeeping on a regular basis.

o Follow all general safety regulations, use provided safety equipment as required.

o Perform all other duties assigned by the Senior Supervisor – Material Control.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

o A High school diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred.

o Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish); verbal and written skills.

o Ability to lift a maximum forty pounds.

o Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and pushing repetitively.

o Ability to operate a Tugger/Forklift. Forklift certification is required (will go through Arrow Certification process as needed)

o Ability to compute basic math problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

o Must be detail orientated and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

o Effective communication skills while working with department teammates and all level Supervisors.

o Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

o Previous experience with inventory management is a plus.

o Must be available to work Overtime as needed.

Benefits and Compensation
Arrow Tool Group, through our Collective Bargaining Agreement with the UFCW Local 312 offers a range of benefits to meet our teammates’ needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive healthcare insurance
• Company paid dental and vision coverage through the UFCW
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Participation in a multi-employer Pension Plan through the UFCW
• Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Sick, 11 Company Paid Holidays and Bereavement

Additional details about these benefits will be provided during the hiring process. The formal language of the collective bargaining agreement and plan documents govern the above offerings. Plan documents, if applicable, are available for teammate’s inspection. The Company and its designated benefit plan administrators reserve the right to determine eligibility, interpretation and administration of issues related to benefits offered by the Company.

Hourly Wage: $17/hour

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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