Material Mover / Part Picker

Federal Signal Corporation; Crystal, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation in Lake Crystal, MN is seeking a warehouse associate to move parts and finished goods, assist production, and support lean initiatives. You will load/unload materials, verify quantities, and prepare shipments on site.

The role requires forklift proficiency, strong attention to detail, and safe work practices. Typical schedule is four 10-hour days with non-exempt hourly pay, located on site at 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal, MN.

Qualifications

• Passing forklift program is required.
• Attention to detail is vital; ability to read, count, kit components, rotate materials, document work, perform basic math, and work with serial numbers/quantities/shipping docs.
• Ability to work with the business operating system to obtain information, produce reports, and locate job assignments; regular job rotation to meet schedule and safety needs.
• Must be a team player with co-workers and other departments/facilities.
• Must work safely, wear PPE, complete maintenance requests, and communicate hazards to others.
• Complete Hazardous Waste Management Training for waste management, storage, transport and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Move and unload raw materials and finished goods using forklift.
• Assist in locating and supplying required parts for production.
• Load/unload machines and trucks; verify quantities and store materials.
• Kit or package components for shipments as needed.
• Enter serial numbers and lot/trace data; perform cycle counts and stock rotation.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift trucks

Overhead hoists

Hand carts

Computer

Banding machine

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Packaging materials

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for meeting customer needs by tracking and moving raw or finished parts or materials throughout the company, including:

• Assisting team members in locating and supplying required parts for production
• Loading and unloading raw material and finished goods from machines
• Loading and unloading trucks, verifying quantities, and putting materials/parts away
• Kitting or Packaging Components as needed for shipments
• Completing serial number entry and lot & trace number entry
• Performing accurate cycle counts and reducing and rotating stock
• Setting aside noticeable quality problems and communicating problems to appropriate personnel
• Assisting with continuous process improvement and lean initiatives by following process flow, remaining flexible to complete tasks as part of the team, maintaining a clean work environment and offering suggestions for improvements, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Tools Used: Forklift trucks, overhead hoists, hand carts, computer, banding machine, measuring devices, hand tools, packaging materials, etc.

Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, safety shoes with metatarsal guards, earplugs, gloves, etc.

Environment: Exposure to outdoor elements such as snow, rain, heat and cold when loading. Exposure to grease, oil, dust, heat, humidity, cramped quarters, mechanical hazards, heights, moving objects, and occasionally electrical hazards on production floor

Essential Functions / Competency:

• Passing forklift program is required.
• Attention to detail is vital. This includes ability to accurately read, count, and kit component parts, rotate materials, document work, perform basic math skills, and write legibly working with serial numbers, quantities, shipping documents, job specifications, parts descriptions, measuring devices, and instructions.
• Ability to work with the business operating system to obtain information, produce reports, and locate job assignments. Must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet job schedule, team needs or to meet any safety recommendations.
• Must be a team player working with co-workers, other departments and/or other TBEI facilities. The focus is on meeting company goals and initiatives.
• Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures, including: wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), completing maintenance requests and communicating hazards to co-workers and management.
• Completing and complying with annual Hazardous Waste Management Training for waste management, storage, transport and record keeping.

Physical Demands:

• Prompt and reliable attendance is necessary to meet our customer needs.
• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending. Using the overhead hoists requires ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to learn multiple operations within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet job schedule, team needs or to meet any safety recommendations.
• Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to insure timely completion of tasks and must work overtime as required to meet customer needs.
• Ability to walk, stand and work on concrete for hours at a time

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $17.00 to $28.00 per hour
• Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule: Four (4) Ten (10) hour days M-F, Overtime may be available on your 5th day of the week and/or Saturdays
• Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO / Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
• Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)

Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:

• 401(k) with partial company match
• 100% vested immediately.

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