Material Handler (weekend shift)

Amada America, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Amada America, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to receive, stock, and ship materials in a climate-controlled facility. You will use an overhead crane and forklift daily to move parts and assembled machines, and you will verify quantities and keep accurate records.

You will sign shipping documents, update the parts database, and report damaged or obsolete items to logistics supervisors. The role requires safe work practices, basic math, and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in material handling preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane safely.
• Basic math and English literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and track raw materials, parts, and finished machines.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift to move items.
• Sign and submit shipping documents and bills of lading.
• Organize warehouse and update inventory in the database.
• Report damaged or obsolete parts to logistics staff.
• Assist with audits and ensure accurate time/parts records.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Windows/Microsoft Office

Job orders understanding

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Email applications

Windows OS

Job description

The Material Handler will receive, ship out, stock and take inventory of raw materials, parts and final assembled machines. This position requires the daily use of an overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack and tablet to successfully get the work completed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interpret shipping documents to identify and count items.
• Sign and submit shipping documents such as packing slips and bills of lading to logistics leads, supervisors, and purchasing staff.
• Arrange parts on carts or pallets for transport to locations within and outside of manufacturing facility.
• Document transport of materials in manufacturing facility by checking off parts lists, entering parts information into database, and completing job time cards.
• Report damaged, defective, unidentified and obsolete parts to logistics supervisors and managers.
• Organize and clean warehouse, receiving, and shipping areas to facilitate the location, identification, and transport of items.
• Move parts to and from the Paint and Assembly Depts.
• Verify Quality Control signatures.
• Clean and remove empty carts / pallets from the Assembly Dept.
• Carefully relocate motors and cylinders to the Assembly Department.
• Operate machinery such as the overhead crane and forklift.
• Perform other functions as specified by Production Control management.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, and mopping shelves, the pallet area, and workstations.
• Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Demonstrate a commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by actively participating in company safety programs.
• Comply with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Logistics Lead
• Logistics Supervisor
• Production Control Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Speak and write in the English language at a high school level or better.
• Perform basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, internet browsers, and smartphones.
• Able to understand and complete job orders with moderate supervision.
• Safely operate a forklift and overhead crane to transport materials.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Learn logistics processes to solve problems and multitask with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Ability to follow 6S standards
• Working knowledge of Excel and email applications.
• Prior material handling experience in manufacturing or similar work environment.

TRAVEL:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Daily: Lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, bending over, kneeling down, reaching above your head, extending your arms outward, pushing, pulling, gripping and fine motor skills.***Walking and Standing on cement flooring daily***
• Climate controlled facility
• Onsite gym

SHIFT & PAY:

• Friday to Sunday
• 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• $19.00 to $21.00
• $2.00 shift premium in addition to hourly rate

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