Material Handler

NTN Bearing Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing Corporation in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a warehouse associate to operate electric tugger/forklift, load/unload components, and move them to designated areas. Adhere to 5S practices and Kanban locations to ensure smooth production flow.

You will verify part numbers, maintain stock levels on assembly lines, communicate with rack and cage personnel, and assist with totes, skids, and returnables.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience driving tugger/forklift preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills.
• High School Diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric tugger/forklift to load/unload components.
• Move components to designated assembly lines or racks.
• Return empty totes and stack them on the return skid.
• Maintain 5S: Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, Sustain.
• Manage Kanban cards and locations; report missing cards.
• Verify part numbers and quantities against JDE labels.
• Communicate with rack/cage personnel and during shift changes.
• Maintain correct stock levels on assembly lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

5S awareness

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

#HV-159

Columbus, Indiana, USA Job Description

Operates an electric powered tugger/ forklift to load / unload correct components onto a cart and take to each assigned assembly line or put away in racks. Moves correct components to and from designated storage areas safely. Bring back any empty returnable totes and stack them on the designated return skid outside of the component cage.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for 5S (Sort, Shine, Set in Order, Standardize, and Sustain)
• Responsible for KANBAN cards and locations
• Any missing KANBAN cards are to be reported to Supervisor or Team Lead daily
• Verify part number and quantity vs JDE label
• Understand that the component cage and racks are a controlled area
• Assist with tote breakdown, skids, and baskets
• Communication with rack & cage personnel for needed parts
• Communication during shift change about pertinent information
• Maintaining correct stock levels on assembly lines
• Any other duties assigned by team leader or supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, And Abilities

• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience driving tugger/forklift preferredExcellent verbal & written communications skills
• Good problem solving skills
• High School Diploma