Material Handler - 1st Shift

Davita Inc.; Richland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing leader is seeking a Material Handler to manage the picking and delivery of materials while ensuring quality and safety standards. The candidate will work in a team-focused environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This entry-level role offers a chance to start a career in the dynamic manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Willingness to learn Microsoft Office and Kanban systems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely pick and deliver materials to assembly.
• Maintain the quality of parts during transport.
• Help develop material and tugger routes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kanban database

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies with over $19B in sales. For more than a century the company has engineered the success of its customers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets.

Parker is committed to providing team members an empowered, results-oriented and values-driven work environment that encourages learning and personal growth. Parker understands that an empowered, results-oriented organization excels at engaging highly talented people of different backgrounds and perspectives. Respecting and embracing these differences enhances Parker's position as the world leader in motion and control.

Basic Function:

Safely pick and deliver materials to assembly, take away the finished goods and deliver to shipping while ensuring the quality of the product.

Responsibilities:

• Keep safety as a primary focus by working safely, following safety policies and work instructions, asking for help, promptly reporting safety concerns, and utilizing the Stop & Seek program, as required.
• Pull materials for cells by using a computer to identify needed materials based on the route.
• Deliver picked materials at required intervals. Support assembly needs by delivering what they need when they need it, while following the tugger timetable.
• Maintain quality of parts while in transit to cell ensuring the correct quantity and containers are used and parts are handled correctly.
• Take away empty containers, dunnage, tubs and baskets from cells and supermarket.
• Help develop and sustain revised material and tugger routes and standard work. Ensure ability to adhere to the routes designated times and stops.
• Positively support change initiatives by actively contributing to and participating in lean principles and Kaizen events.
• Promote 5S + Safety in the supermarket and maintain a clean organized supermarket with parts clearly labeled and overflow material clearly identified.
• Ensure "First-In-First-Out" (FIFO) of material through fixed shelf locators and overflow areas. Add and remove "Pick from Overflow Area" tags as needed.
• Positively and actively contribute to High Performance Teams (HPTs) by participating in team improvement boards (TIB) reviews, problem solving and task completion.
• Promote and practice 5S + Safety approach by keeping work area neat, clean, and organized, and following safety and housekeeping rules.
• Be a respectful team player and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all team members and supervision.
• Perform all other duties as responsibilities necessitate.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with minimum Supervision adhering to standard work.
• Be willing to learn system requirements of Microsoft Office and KANBAN database usage.
• Basic knowledge of general computer functions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to train others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently will stand, walk, pull, push, twist, grasp and handle.
• Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds and kneel.
• Ability to operate a motorized tugger
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day

Working Conditions:

• A moderately loud environment with exposure to or use of some chemicals, oils, dirt and moving equipment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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