Material Handler - Water Spider

Alamo Group Inc.; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Job summary

Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is a growing manufacturer with a new headquarters in Mukwonago, WI and nationwide rental store facilities. We design and manufacture high quality vacuum truck equipment since 1973.

The Material Handler/Water Spider keeps workstations stocked, moves inventory from dock to line, responds to shortage signals, and assists with lifting, light assembly, and pallet handling to keep production flowing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensed forklift operator or able to become licensed.
• Lean Principles knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of “point of use” inventory, the use of “pull” systems, and NPD processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep assembly line(s) running by ensuring materials are supplied where & when they are needed, keeping workstations full stocked with materials.
• Constantly transport inventory from dock to line(s) and delivery to the appropriate location.
• Monitor shortage boards for late parts & keep in contact with purchasing and receiving to retrieve parts as soon as scheduled to arrive.
• Respond to Andon lights for shortages.
• Assist in monitoring long lead time items and off cycle counts.
• Move no-conforming parts to NCM rack.
• Assist in lifts of large items onto truck/chassis.
• Light assembly of subs.
• Remove trash and excess pallets from area.
• Utilizes forklift or manually unloads materials to/from pallets, racks, and shelves.

Skills

Excel skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

PPE compliance

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed forklift operator

Lean Principles knowledge

Job description

Join the Super Team!

Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is a successful, growing manufacturing company with a new headquarters in Mukwonago, WI and nationwide rental store facilities. We have been designing and manufacturing high quality vacuum truck equipmen t since 1973 that include the most innovative features available in the market.

Safety

We pride ourselves on creating a safe and healthy work environment where our employees can grow and prosper throughout their careers. We offer competitive wages starting at $21.50 and a benefits that begin on day one of employment. Take the next step in your career and join a winning team!

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Material Handler/Water Spider is tasked with keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, thus controlling the continuous flow of productivity.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Keep assembly line(s) running by ensuring materials are supplied where & when they are needed, keeping workstations full stocked with materials.
• Constantly transport inventory from dock to line(s) and delivery to the appropriate location.
• Monitor shortage boards for late parts & keep in contact with purchasing and receiving to retrieve parts as soon as scheduled to arrive.
• Respond to Andon lights for shortages.
• Assist in monitoring long lead time items and off cycle counts.
• Move no-conforming parts to NCM rack.
• Assis in lifts of large items (e.g. MD cabinet, CM Power Frames) onto truck/chassis.
• Light assembly of subs.
• Remove trash an excess pallets from area.
• Utilizes forklift or manually unloads materials to/from pallets, racks, and shelves
• Updates the expedite communications boards throughout the day as business is conducted

Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities (KSA’s)

• Excellent customer service skills with production operations
• Proficient with computers demonstrating your ability to work efficiently in the business system; EXCEL skills preferred
• Working in a collaborative environment while communicating effectively with supervisors and fellow employees
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Able to work overtime and/or including weekends, as production schedules dictate

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed forklift operator or able to become licensed
• Knowledge of Lean Principles preferred
• Knowledge of “point of use” inventory, the use of “pull” systems, and NPD processes a plus

Working Conditions

• Able to perform work in a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing production environment
• Must be able to work in an environment with noise (using 25 decibel earplugs) at 75 decibels
• Must be able to be on your feet, on concrete, for 90% of shift and walk up to 75% of the time
• Must be able to climb 13ft by way of 12-inch rung ladders
• Must be able to lift, push and or pull up to 40lbs and carry that weight 5ft
• Must be able to bend, stoop and crouch

Relocation not available for this position

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled | Drug-Free Workplace

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affinity Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affinity Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).