Material Handler

Komatsu; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and industrial machinery is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ripley, TN. Responsibilities include receiving, processing, and shipping materials while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, have a high school diploma, and possess good math and reading skills, with training provided for specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience a plus.
• Training is provided for various material handling equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical fitness required.

Responsibilities

• Unload and process incoming material from vendors.
• Pick, pack, and ship materials per purchase orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

General math skills

Reading skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Material handling equipment

Forklift certification

Job description

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

To affect the movement of material through the warehouse beginning with the receipt of material from vendors to the shipping of material to distributors as directed on their purchase orders.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Unload partial and complete trailer loads of material from vendor and plants.
• Process receipt of this material verifying part number, quantity and quality.
• Contact supervisor when material is not correct.
• Remove material that has been process from receiving floor and place in appropriate warehouse location while providing required documentation of such transactions to insure accuracy and compliance to company policy.
• Pick, pack and ship material from warehouse locations as directed by purchase orders from distributors worldwide verifying accuracy and in compliance to instructions on order.
• Keep work area clean and safe in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• Regular attendance required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Accuracy and quantity of line items putaway.
• Accuracy and quantity of line items picked, packed and shipped.
• Adherence to company policies and follow safety rules.
• Meet warehouse productivity and quality levels.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• High school diploma or equivalent, on the job training provided. Prior warehouse experience a plus. Forklift certification a plus.
• General math and reading skills plus the ability to pay attention to detail. Training is required on various material handling equipment used in the facility. (i.e. lift truck, stock chaser, bander, radio frequency devices and various hand tools.)
• Regular attendance.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations within the facility and the ability to stand, walk stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weight items of 20-30 pounds. Infrequently handle medium to heavy weight items of 35-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Limited phone contact is required with inhouse customer service and supply. Contact by phone may also be required with distributors and vendors as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.