Material Handler I

Ferrara Fire Apparatus; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing of fire trucks is looking for a Material Handler responsible for transferring materials between production areas. The role includes delivering parts, managing inventory, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience in material handling. Good problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read instructions and write notes.
• Prior material handling experience in a warehouse/industrial environment.
• Capable of operating any Power Industrial Vehicle (PIV).

Responsibilities

• Deliver parts to production areas in a timely manner.
• Count material and update inventory records.
• Report any safety incidents to supervisor.

Skills

Problem Solving

Math Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 24648

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is primarily responsible for the transfer of raw materials, parts, and finished products between various production areas and internal and/or external warehouses. Day to day duties will include (but are not limited to) delivering parts to the assembly line with the use of equipment in a timely manner to ensure adherence to production schedules, as well as monitoring inventory levels of materials.The Material Handler must also maintain tidy work areas and follow detailed instructions in order to meet safety and quality requirements. This position will work a Monday - Thursday 6:00AM - 4:30PM schedule, but occasional overtime may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers parts to production areas in a timely manner
• Count material, equipment, or supplies as requested in stock and reports totals or updates inventory records.
• Prepares a list of depleted items, as well as defective or unusable items.
• Locate and extract information from files or online locations as requested
• Immediately report all safety incidents/accidents, no matter how small, to their supervisor.
• May participate in weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual physical inventories by entering data into the system and supporting the overall inventory process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write notes and memos.
• Must possess math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Demonstrate ability to speak clearly to be understood in one-on-one conversations.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Prior material handling experience in a warehouse/ industrial environment

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Read, write, comprehend and verbally communicate in English
• Capable of operating any Power Industrial Vehicle (PIV)(Testing Required)
• Attention to detail
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing
• Good hand eye coordination

Physical Demands:

• Physical ability to climb stairs, bend, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, push, pull and use hands and fingers to feel and handle material for extended timeframes.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly. Includes the ability to stoop, squat, crawl, and kneel as needed.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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