Material Handler — Kanban, Forklift & Flow (2nd Shift)

Nidec; Lexington (TN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec loads and unloads materials in a warehouse environment, using forklifts and related equipment to move items to aircraft, trucks, trains, and between storage areas. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 0-3 years in related fields.

Work is performed under supervision with established guidelines and a focus on safety and efficiency. The role involves coordinating with supervisors to optimize material flow, maintaining KanBan levels, and reporting on component movement.

Qualifications

• Extensive product knowledge including full understanding bills of materials.
• History of working safely.
• Demonstrated success in working in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.
• Operates hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other equipment.
• Moves material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility.
• Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to support departments
• Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to supporting departments from stockrooms and other manufacturing departments to optimize utilization of equipment and labor efficiency
• Works with supervisors to improve material flow, organization, and accuracy
• Ensures replenishment levels for KanBan items are properly set and maintained to support production needs
• Operates power lift trucks in a safe manner, moving a variety of materials and products throughout the plant
• Requires boxing, banding or securing loads for movement
• Ensures that manufactured components are properly reported prior to moving to another department
• Daily checks of lift truck to ensure all systems are functional and all safety devices are in place
• Exhibits good housekeeping in work area
• Observes good safety practices in performance of job
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader

Skills

Safety history

Teamwork

Planning

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Nidec loads and unloads materials in a warehouse environment, using forklifts and related equipment to move items to aircraft, trucks, trains, and between storage areas. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 0-3 years in related fields.

Work is performed under supervision with established guidelines and a focus on safety and efficiency. The role involves coordinating with supervisors to optimize material flow, maintaining KanBan levels, and reporting on component movement.