Material Handling (Production Control) 1st shift 7am - 3:30pm

Jtekt-North-America-; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is hiring for a Material Handling (Production Control) position on 1st shift, 7am - 3:30pm, in Piedmont, SC. The role focuses on verifying labels, supporting production lines, and efficiently moving materials across the shop floor.

Candidate should have forklift, walkie stacker, and tugger experience, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work overtime when needed. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift, walkie stacker and tugger experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible hours with potential overtime, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Verify labels on containers and match description on packing slips.
• Support manufacturing lines and assist as a water spider if needed.
• Assist JASC shipping and receiving systems and workflows.
• Inspect shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Load and unload trucks as required to maintain material flow.
• Maintain smooth material flow to all manufacturing areas and support team effort.

Skills

Forklift experience

Walkie stacker

Tugger

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Material Handling (Production Control) 1st shift 7am - 3:30pm

Summary/Purpose

Will support production control activities that follow policies and procedures related to successful manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

• Responsible for verifying labels on containers and matching the description on packing slip.
• This position will support the manufacturing lines, possibly as a water spider.
• Support JASC shipping and receiving systems
• Inspect shipments
• Ability to load and unload trucks
• Maintain the flow of materials to all areas of manufacturing efficiently
• Able to work in a team environment
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Forklift, walkie stacker, and tugger experience is preferred
• Able to frequently lift
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving system
• Material handling experience and knowledge
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Flexible working hours, ability to work overtime (which may include weekends or holidays) as needed per business need
• Able to learn and operate and maintain various equipment at an acceptable level with emphasis on quality, IATF 16949 standard, ISO 14001 standard, safety/environmental, 5S (housekeeping) and productivity.
• Able to perform in a team environment and support company policies
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and ergonomics' oriented
• Ability to understand and demonstrate standard work.
• Proficient English communication skills.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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.

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.