Material Handler & Forklift Operator 1st Shift

AB Volvo; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable transport solutions! In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials on the production line, contributing to higher productivity and efficiency. Your efforts will directly impact the company's mission to shape the future of transport. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you will engage with various teams, uphold safety standards, and provide excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and work in various positions.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supply materials to the production line and transport finished goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Process Driven

Welding/Production Line Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Location:

Grover, NC, US, 28086

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

This role has the main task of ensuring that materials are moved/stored, that materials are supplied where/when they are needed, and ensuring trucks are loaded/unloaded in a timely manner. This role will contribute to higher overall productivity of the entire group.

Safety - PPE Required:

• Safety glasses
• High vis vest

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supply Raw materials and parts to the production line assigned

Remove empty bins for refilling

Transport finished goods away from the production line assigned

Remove all waste from the line assigned

Remove WIP and other material scrap from the line once cleared to move into designated bins. They will be in designated spots and colored red.

Update status/alert boards of line assigned

Replace tools/fixtures as needed for the line assigned.

Notify proper person to schedule pickups of miscellaneous items such as scrap, trash removal, totes, out of date chemicals, metal hoppers and pallets

Perform line side replenishment audits when required.

Help maintain a clean work area on the line assigned as well as assigned supermarkets

Adherence to established safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Supports the organization’s efforts toward continuous improvement.

Supports the organization’s goals and values.

Demonstrates teamwork by collaborating with others to improve overall standards of performance and service.

Help improve overall processes

Engages with all line teams on a daily basis

Provides good customer service to all customers, both internal and external

Perform other duties as assigned by Logistics Manager, Line Supervisor, and/or Team Leader

Successful Candidates Must

• Be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis and be able to work in a standing, bending, and/or stretching position
• Have Excellent Communication skills
• Experienced and Knowledgeable working within welding/production lines
• Punctuality and time management skills
• Must be process driven and know how to take a systematic approach to the job.

Education and Experience: High school diploma/equivalent or higher education

Language Skills: Multilingual a plus - English and Spanish

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord