Material Handler

Toyota Boshoku America; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses potential

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k with Company Match

HSA/FSA options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America in Jackson, TN is seeking a Material Handler to load and unload trucks, stock inventory, and operate packaging equipment. You will move parts to the correct production areas, assist with line supply, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires forklift experience, basic math, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team setting. You may travel up to 5% and must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to prioritize tasks during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of automotive material handling and/or inventory control experience preferred.
• Forklift license, training, and/or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trucks, enter materials into inventory, and stock in proper location.
• Remove finished products and excess parts from the production area.
• Stock/re-stock parts and products.
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, scanner, packing equipment) safely.
• Assist with loading outbound trucks and staging products for shipment.
• Maintain documentation and records of inventory activities.
• Provide training and guidance to new/experienced Material Handlers.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Kanban

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Some college or technical training

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities

• General Summary: Primary job focus is the loading & unloading of trucks, placing & removing items from inventory, and operating various packaging equipment. Additional responsibilities include delivering parts, materials, and supplies to the proper production area, and removing finished product from the line in a timely manner.
• Essential Job Functions:
• Removes finished products and excess parts from the production area.
• Stocks/re-stocks parts and products.
• Unloads inbound trucks, enters materials into inventory, and stocks in proper location. Verifies shipment accuracy and inspects for damage.
• Removes products from inventory, stages the product, and loads outbound trucks.
• Operates the following equipment in a safe and proper manner: forklift, scanner, shrink wrapper, and various pieces of packing equipment.
• Supports the stocking of the production area to the proper level of parts, products, and packing & raw materials to ensure effective operations.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment and lift trucks.
• Provides training, leadership and guidance to new/experienced Material Handlers.
• Maintains equipment, tools, and work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Maintains the proper documentation and record keeping.
• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some college or technical school training/coursework is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in automotive material handling and/or inventory control.
• Forklift license, training, and/or experience is a plus.

Personal/Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of production processes or production, assembly, or manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with the Kanban process.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment is preferred (e.g., Hilo, Forklift, etc.).
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to function both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations.
• Analytical skills, problem solving skills, and good judgment.
• Ability to work more than eight hours a day or to work a holiday or weekend if needed.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Must demonstrate commitment, entrepreneurship, innovation, perseverance, professionalism, self-discipline, and teamwork skills.
• Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, quality-driven, and capable of working with minimum supervision.

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Japanese and/or Spanish is a plus.

Computer/Software

• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Office

N/A

Plant

Standard automotive plant/warehouse environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel

Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the time.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team members must be capable of walking, sitting, standing, and climbing or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment for extended periods of time. Frequently required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

Benefits

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• - Competitive Compensation
• - Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g. Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus)
• - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• - Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• - 401k with Company Match
• - Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA)
• - Additional elective benefits are available
• - Equal Opportunity Employer