Material Handler I USA (B Crew/ PM shift)

First Solar; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler, where you'll engage in essential shipping and receiving tasks. This role involves operating industrial equipment, maintaining inventory logs, and ensuring quality delivery. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you'll contribute to the seamless movement of materials in a dynamic environment. If you're looking for a position that values your skills and offers growth opportunities, this is the perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a diverse workforce that champions inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of sit-down-forklift experience within the past 4 years.
• Ability to perform SAP transactions for inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping/receiving requirements in a safe manner.
• Maintain daily shipping/receiving activity log and conduct inventory counts.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment to load and unload vehicles.

Skills

Qualified Industrial Equipment operator

Experienced computer knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Shipping/receiving documents

Handheld scanners

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Hand tools (nail guns, air hoses)

Job description

Description

Basic Job Functions:

Engage in packaging, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials and products by performing the described duties. Responsible for on-time delivery and quality as it pertains to shipping functions. Ensures the correct SAP transactions are made for receipts and items issues in/out of inventory.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of sit-down-forklift experience being primary function within the past 4 years.
• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Qualified Industrial Equipment operator.
• Experienced computer knowledge.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience with shipping/receiving documents.
• Previous experience with handheld scanners is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow EH&S policies.
• Participate in SWATs.
• Perform all shipping/receiving requirements, including product packaging and shipping as directed and in a safe manner.
• Follow the rules and regulations of C-TPAT.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment; load and unload vehicles as well as internal movement of material.
• Maintain daily shipping/receiving activity log.
• Transfer finished goods from manufacturing to offsite warehouse ensuring the quality and integrity of the pallet remains intact.
• Perform daily/weekly cycle inventory counts and assist in the investigation of any inventory variances.
• Perform daily equipment inspection including bucks, forklifts, batteries, and any equipment moved by the forklift.
• Perform SAP transactions for receipts and items issues in/out.
• Work with supporting departments on investigating any inventory/receipts discrepancies.
• Maintain effective communication levels and foster team building in and outside the department.
• Practice good housekeeping and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Able to act as courier.
• Able to use hand tools such as nail guns, air hoses, etc.
• Support the 5S program.
• Perform other assignments as required, including assisting in Production and other departments when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position reports to the Supervisor, Traffic/Material Handling.

Travel:

• No travel requirements.
• If hired to a new plant prior to plant start, the associate will be required to spend extended time (60-80%) in another plant in Ohio or Alabama for training until their assigned plant starts equipment installation.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $15.72 - $21.63, Hourly

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.