Material Handler

Havco; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Havco Vonore is seeking a Material Handler to support rough end operations and help ensure safety, quality, and efficient production flow. The role requires following safety rules, adhering to SOPs, and collaborating with teams to maintain cleanliness and process discipline.

The position emphasizes responsiveness to quality concerns, completion of inspections, and readiness to participate in CI initiatives and overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and regulations per OSHA and HAVCO policies.
• Maintain a constant and safe flow of material in assigned area.
• Identify and address quality issues and notify supervisor as needed.
• Participate in safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform and support maintenance and OBM/CI activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity

5S process

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION REPORTS TO: Rough End Team Leader POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Material Handler employees are assigned to Rough End areas of operation and are required assist in all activities regarding safety, quality, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement. They are required to follow Havco Vonore’s mission statement, values, and instructions from Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Must follow all OSHA and HAVCO safety rules/regulations.
• Help to enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to safety.
• Identify and aid in the corrections of any safety hazards notify the immediate Supervisor with any safety issues or concerns
• Must be able to move material safely using proper lifting techniques.
• Identify and aid in the corrections of any unsafe behavior through co-worker awareness.

Quality

• Must know and understand all customer’s requirements assigned; area pertaining to quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to meet internal and external customer’s requirements on any critical to quality (CTQ) testing required of their area.
  • Identify and aid in the corrections of any quality issues, notify the immediate Supervisor with any quality issues or concerns
• Must perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality inspections in their assigned area pertaining to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

Operation

• Must be able to maintain a constant and consistent flow of material.
• Must stop production of material when quality issues are identified.
• Must stop equipment when it is identified to be unsafe to run.
• Must be able to work any required overtime, including weekends.
• Must be capable of training and acting as the back-up operator.
• Must be able to work safely at fast pace.
• The employee is required to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Maintenance

• Participate on Operator Bases Maintenance (OBM) Teams.
• Must be willing to participate on and understand Root Cause Analyses (RCA) practices.
• Must have an understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) Structure.
• Must be willing to participate on AD-HOC teams to eradicate or minimize issues/losses.
• Must be willing to participate on Continuous Improvement (CI) Teams and Pillars

EDUCATION:

Must possess a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION:

N/A

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to work across functional lines seamlessly.
• Must exercise a high level of integrity and able to deal effectively with employees at all levels.
• Must understand, maintain, and sustain the 5’s process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in hot environments.
• Must be able to stand on your feet 8 - 12 hours/day.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, and lift 10-50 lbs. routinely.
• Must possess the ability to work at a fast, safe pace consistently.
• Must be able to meet the physical demand requirements as set forth in the Work STEPS analysis.

The job description is intended to provide the general guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the essential safety, quality, operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement functions as described above. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed appropriate by the company. The job description does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change the job description as necessary at any time with or without prior notice.