Material Handler, 1st Shift - Exmark

Venture Products; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

10 paid holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska, seeks an Inventory & Lean Specialist to manage visual inventory controls for purchased parts and ensure PFEP compliance. You will establish 5S standards, update performance boards, and support process changes to optimize mowers parts markets.

The role requires independent work, attention to detail, and good communication. Forklift experience and MS Office proficiency are preferred; lifting up to 40 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to organization and detail.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly; 25 pounds frequently; 40 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute visual management of inventory levels in purchased parts markets.
• Communicate potential shortages to cycle counters and/or material coordinators.
• Ensure purchased part markets conform to the PFEP plan layout.
• Develop and maintain 5S standards for parts markets; update standard work and training.
• Update market metric boards daily.
• Create and support all process changes to purchased parts markets.
• Perform Kanban card audits.
• Assist with physical layout and implementation of purchased parts markets.
• Material handle purchased parts using mobile equipment.
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies for continuous improvement.

Skills

Independent work

Detail oriented

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who Are We?

Exmark, located in Beatrice, Nebraska is a division of The Toro Company. Exmark is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. Exmark mowers are trusted 2-to-1 over the next best-selling brand of zero-turn mowers by landscape professionals. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity, while delivering unmatched quality.

Hours : 1st Shift, 6:00AM - 2:00PM

Pay : $22.97

What Will You Do?

• Create and execute visual management of inventory levels in purchased parts markets
• Communicate potential shortages to cycle counters and/or material coordinators
• Ensure purchased part markets are conforming to the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) plan layout
• Develop and maintain 5S standards for parts markets - assist with updating standard work, training to standard work, and auditing when appropriate
• Update market metric boards on a daily basis
• Create and support all process changes to purchased parts markets - new parts, stock utilization, identifying obsolete parts
• Perform Kanban card audits
• Assist with physical layout and implementation of purchased parts markets
• Material handle purchased parts as needed using mobile equipment
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Identify and apply Lean methodologies to ensure processes are scientifically controlled and continuously improved
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

What Do You Need?

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while additional ability to work well with others in a collaborative manner
• High attention to organization and detail
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to create and follow standard work and procedures
• Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly; 25 pounds frequently; 40 pounds occasionally

BENEFITS:

Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following their hire date.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• and more!

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.