Material Handler (Day Shift)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in McCook is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with production and mixing schedules. The role involves operating material handling equipment, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and a background in manufacturing. Join a team committed to excellence and safety in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Must maintain operator certification for material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and tuggers.
• Maintain accurate records of materials and inventory documentation.
• Work safely and notify leadership of unsafe conditions.

Skills

Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Sound decision making skills

Good math, reading and writing skills

Continuous mental, visual, and audio attention

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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This position is responsible for helping with set up the production and mixing schedule, assisting with workflow processes, and participating on project teams relating to work group. This position assists Value Stream Team Leaders with activities and fills in on the production floor when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operate material handling equipment such as standup and sit-down forklifts, walkie-riders and material tuggers.
2. Keep accurate records of all materials and weigh when required
3. Maintain appropriate inventory documentation through computer transactions.
4. Stretch wrap material, if required.
5. Dump scrap tubs as required.
6. Change batteries of equipment as required.
7. Must use some physical effort to perform job duties.
8. Must maintain operator certification for material handling equipment.
9. Able to foster professionalism with all associates along with internal and external customers
10. Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.
2. Participate on project teams, star point teams and kaizen events when needed.
3. Attend and participate in all training opportunities required to develop in the role

Education:	High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience:	Previous experience in manufacturing preferred
Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:	Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills Sound decision making skills Good math, reading and writing skills Be able to exercise continuous mental, visual, and audio attention
Skills/ Competencies:	1. Basic computer skills 2. Vision: Near acuity and accommodation for reading information to perform job tasks 3. Requires constant alertness to surroundings and product quality with attention to detail 4. Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hoist, if needed
Physical Requirements:	1. Ability to operate material handling equipment 2. Ability to work in hot temperatures None at All (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Continuous (67-100%) Lift/Carry X Up to 10 lbs X 11-20 lbs X 21-50 lbs X Bending X Twist/Turn X Reach Below Knee X Push/Pull X Squat/Kneel X Stand/Walk X Sit X Lifting Above Shoulders X
Other Skills:	Ability to work well in a team environment
Assessment:	Employee must successfully complete Pre-employment screening

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