Material Handler- Stockroom Receiving

Bush Hog; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC in Selma, Alabama is seeking an experienced Material Handler to support Receiving, Manufacturing and Shipping operations. You will read production schedules and customer orders to determine items to move and distribute, and maintain inventory accuracy.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate material handling equipment, and follow safety procedures. Competitive pay, benefits and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement skills using tape measure or similar tools.
• Able to perform basic math and read data in charts.
• Capable of operating hand tools and power tools as needed.
• Can operate material handling devices and load equipment safely.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs alone and 100 lbs with assistance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and orders to determine items to move.
• Move, pack, and ship products following proper procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy across receiving, manufacturing and shipping.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support 5S and housekeeping practices in the work areas.

Skills

Measurements

Math skills

Tool usage

Material handling device

Physical strength

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Alamo Group Ag Americas, LLC is currently recruiting for an experienced Material Handler to join the Alamo Group Ag Americas Team in Selma, Alabama.

Alamo Group Ag Americas, Inc., a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, is the leading North American manufacturer of rotary cutters, finishing mowers, landscape tools, and tractor-mounted implements used in the agricultural market. Located in Selma, Alabama for over 70 years, Alamo Group Ag Americas’ products have earned an enviable reputation for their ruggedness and durability in the most challenging work environments.

Alamo Group Ag Americas Inc. offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance.

The Material Handler is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. Under general supervision, the Material Handler will perform a combination of tasks to handle parts and materials for Receiving, Manufacturing, and Shipping operations. Responsibilities include reading production schedules, customer orders, work orders and shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed. The role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory and be assigned to a particular work center or various centers.

Core Competencies

• Learning
• People Relations
• Communication
• Position/Tech Knowledge
• Results Driven

Essential Functions Of The Job

Shipping / Service Parts Department

• Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.
• Check and verify inventory problems or errors.
• Check and verify units to match customer order via the load sheet.
• Pick, pack and prepare product for loading.
• Operate a material handling device(s) to load, retrieve or move product throughout the facility.
• Disassembly of units may be required.
• Respond to request from Supervisor to locate needed parts and product.
• Use standard measuring equipment for example; load height stick of 13.6’ for DOT regulations.
• Determine basic space requirement and trailer size per product being loaded.
• Pick, pack, prepare and ship customer orders via commercial carrier and/or export container or customer pick-ups.
• Mark material with identifying information using stencil, crayon or other marking device.
• Record amount of material or items received or distributed by processing issue, transfer, receipt or sale orders.
• Load material safely using authorized equipment.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards, or insure compliance with height, weight and length.
• Use print and/or computer to access information or data.
• Use computer with inventory scanning device, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe area practices.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Receiving Department

• Unload or load trucks.
• Receive incoming inventory with electronic scanning device unless directed otherwise by Supervisor.
• Check and verify incoming material meets Bush Hog’s packaging and label standards.
• Safely operate overhead crane.
• Interpret pick sheet(s), match part number and quantities against pick sheet(s).
• Pick parts from assigned locations, place correct production ID tag on each pallet, and deliver parts to specific locations. Transfer inventory from receiving location to Manufacturing location via electronic scanning device whenever possible.
• Operate material handling device(s).
• Use computer with inventory scanning device, Excel and Outlook.
• Execute 5S program.
• Kit orders and build sub-assemblies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe area practices.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Capable of performing standard measurements using geometric tools (Tape Measure, Protractor, etc.).
• Basic math, reading and computer data skills needed.
• Minimum dexterity required for use of hand power tools, nail guns, skill saw, drills, impact gun, strap bander, hoist and cranes.
• Ability to operate a material handling device(s).
• Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate clearly.
• Have a valid Driver’s License.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience in material handling preferred.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to work in cramped spaces and stand approximately 8 hours per day. Able to frequently bend, stoop, and reach around on a constant basis. Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance. Able to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing plant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.