Material Handler #1

Hubbell; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and deliver materials within the plant. The role requires operating forklifts, reading production orders, and maintaining 5S organization to ensure smooth production flow.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 30 lbs, read blueprints, and follow safety practices. Dependable, detail-oriented individuals with forklift certification will thrive in this role at Hubbell's manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and other power equipment safely.
• Read and follow production orders and routings to assemble materials.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Maintain safety practices and monitor equipment for proper operation.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and physical stamina for repetitive tasks.
• Successfully complete forklift certification and operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move loads and supply production with materials per orders.
• Deliver completed materials to designated areas and remove scrap or waste.
• Maintain 5S organization of materials within the department.
• Keep inventory organized and accessible for production.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production orders

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Material Handler #1 is an individual that has attained all of the skills and abilities listed below to the point that he/she can perform these responsibilities without constant supervision or further instruction.

• Operate the stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move loads throughout the plant and supply production with required materials grouped according to production orders to enhance productivity and maintain product flow.
• Operate the stand-up and sit-down forklifts to disburse parts to designated areas and collect parts for orders and assembly requirements.
• Maintain 5 S organization of materials within the department.
• Deliver completed materials to areas specified.
• Remove scrap/waste material from the department.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

A Day In The Life

• Read and understand production orders, blue prints and routings to group materials for production.
• Possess a working knowledge of SAP and be able to access SAP on a PC.
• Operate the stand-up and sit-down forklifts, electric hoists and other power equipment safely, to load, unload incoming and outgoing trucks and move materials within plant and between plants.
• Perform safety checks, including battery, brakes, lift controls, etc. in order to operate properly.
• Disburse parts to all designated areas and collect parts for orders and assembly requirements.
• Must keep inventory and materials organized and accessible.
• Uses material handling equipment appropriate for each type of requirement.
• Maintain safe operating practices at all times.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Possess the skill and ability to operate all required mechanical equipment, including forklift training, personal computers, read and understand production orders and routings and read blueprints.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent standing, sitting and bending, as well as pushing, pulling and lifting up to 30 lbs. frequently.
• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare simple production reports.
• Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate the equipment properly.
• Successfully pass forklift certification training given by Gleason and/or an outside source chosen by Gleason.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EEOC Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.