Material Handler - MFG - Kimball, Salem, IN

Kimball International; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International in Salem, IN is seeking a dedicated team member for manufacturing support. The role involves counting per SOR, inspecting parts for quality, documenting information, and maintaining a tidy workspace while following safety guidelines.

You will perform basic preventive maintenance and support process improvements within our quality system. Candidates should be able to operate a forklift, read load cards, and lift parts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to operate a forklift safely and follow job safety guidelines.
• Able to read and follow load cards, SORs or OMS directions.
• Capable of lifting parts from floor to operation level frequently.
• Proficient with air-driven hand tools and measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Verify counts per Shop Order Release (SOR) specification.
• Inspect for damage, color consistency and workmanship to standards.
• Document necessary information and keep area organized.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Follow PPE guidelines and safety procedures.
• Identify nonconformities and ensure proper disposition within authority.
• Assist with process improvements and support quality systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Following SOPs/SOR

Heavy lifting

Gauges & measuring devices

Load moving devices

Nonconformity identification

Attendance/ reliability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Air-driven hand tools

Gauges & measuring devices

Lockout procedures knowledge

Job description

#26-376

Salem, Indiana, United States

Requisition Number

26-376

Brand

Kimball International

Brand Information

If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.

Job Description

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Verify counts per Shop Order Release (SOR) specification.
• Inspect for obvious damage, color consistency and alignment or any other material specifications and inspect parts for compliance to any other quality or workmanship standards.
• Document necessary information.
• Keep work space and equipment clean and well organized.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance as required on any equipment being used.
• Follow all safety guidelines and uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures and be aware of disposition authority.
• Implement process improvements.
• Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.
• Follow and support the Quality system. Performs job rotation as directed. Support our Environmental Management System (EMS).

Job Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
• Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card, SOR (if applicable) or OMS.
• Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
• Skilled in the use of air driven hand tools
• Capable of setting up forms/fixtures to specifications
• Understands/follows proper lockout procedures
• Able to perform preventative maintenance to tools/equipment
• Able to maintain forms as appropriate.
• Able to use required gauges and measuring devices
• Able to use load moving devices
• Ability to identify nonconformities
• Proven history or ability to demonstrate safe / responsible behavior, and a positive performance record (including attendance)
• High School Diploma/ GED

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

VISA Sponsorship

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)

Posting Location

92 KII Salem-00058