Material Handler- 1st Shift (3115)

Nidec Corporation; Lexington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in Lexington, Tennessee seeks a Warehouse Associate to load and unload materials, move goods with forklifts, and organize stock to support production lines. You will follow standard procedures and work under supervision, contributing to efficient material flow in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a focus on safety, with a history of safe forklift operation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehousing or material handling preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, order, deliver, and organize materials to support departments.
• Operate forklifts and related equipment to move materials safely.
• Ensure replenishment levels for stock to support production needs.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards in the work area.
• Report discrepancies and move components between departments as needed.

Skills

Product knowledge BOMs

Safety history

Team oriented

Self-Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Power lift trucks

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people' tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge.

Job Summary

Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. May require a high school diploma with 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to support departments.

• Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to supporting departments from stockrooms and other manufacturing departments to optimize utilization of equipment and labor efficiency
• Works with supervisors to improve material flow, organization, and accuracy
• Ensures replenishment levels for KanBan items are properly set and maintained to support production needs
• Operates power lift trucks in safe manner, moving a variety of materials and products throughout the plant
• Requires boxing, banding or securing loads for movement
• Ensures that manufactured components are properly reported prior to moving to another department
• Daily checks of lift truck to ensure all systems are functional and all saftey devices are in place
• Exercises good housekeeping in work area
• Observes good safety practices in performance of job
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader

Necessary Skills

• Extensive product knowledge including full understanding bills of materials
• History of working safely
• Demonstrated success in working in team environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan and work without direct supervision

Additional Job Details

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• May be Required

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation: Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affine Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

Second Shift (United States of America)

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.