Material Handler: Kanban & Warehouse Flow (2nd Shift)

Nidec; Lexington (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec in Lexington, TN seeks a Warehouse Material Handler to plan, move, and organize materials supporting multiple departments. Operates lift trucks, batches and secures loads, and reports components before transfers, ensuring safety and efficiency on the second shift in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to KanBan replenishment, and ongoing housekeeping. High School Diploma or GED required; strong safety culture and reliability expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with material handling in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, orders, delivers, and organizes materials to support 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.
• Exercises good housekeeping in work area.
• Observes good safety practices in performance of job.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader.

Skills

Product knowledge BOMs

Safety oriented

Team work

Self supervision

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Nidec in Lexington, TN seeks a Warehouse Material Handler to plan, move, and organize materials supporting multiple departments. Operates lift trucks, batches and secures loads, and reports components before transfers, ensuring safety and efficiency on the second shift in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to KanBan replenishment, and ongoing housekeeping. High School Diploma or GED required; strong safety culture and reliability expected.