Warehouse/Material Operator - 3rd Shift

ABB Inc.; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Portland, TN is seeking a Warehouse Associate to pick raw and WIP materials, stage them for tugger drivers, and return items to designated locations. This role also involves receiving, unloading, scanning, and delivering materials to support production.

The position requires strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and at least 1 year of related experience. On-site work with safety-driven processes in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have valid Driver's License and at least 1 year of related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick raw and WIP materials and stage them for tugger drivers.
• Deliver raw materials to tugger stands and use Kanban cards.
• Return materials to designated locations in the warehouse.
• Pick up finished goods and WIP; deliver empty tugger carts to stations.
• Scan WIP and finished goods into the computer; unload deliveries by truck or rail.
• Assist with other material-related functions in the plant.
• Maintain materials in designated locations at all times.
• Dispose of warehouse waste; cycle count materials as directed.
• Monitor key raw material levels and alert of stock-out risks.
• Support in routing, scanning, and loading operations; keep areas tidy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Switch tractor operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Warehouse Supervisor

Your role and responsibilities

The person in this position will be required to be proficient in 1) picking the raw and work in process materials and staging the materials in sequence on tugger carts for the tugger drivers in the warehouse, 2) putting raw and work in process materials back into their designated location when brought back to the warehouse by tugger drivers or receiving personnel, 3) collecting finished goods pallets from the packing locations and delivering them to the end of the line to be scanned as production, 4) delivering raw materials to the packing stands, 5) scanning finished goods and WIP into the computer, 6) receiving & unloading delivered raw materials either by truck or rail car, 7) assisting in any other material-related function within the plant.

The work model for the role is onsite in Portland, TN.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Pick raw and work in process materials and stage them in sequence on tugger carts for the tugger drivers
• Deliver raw material to tugger stands and point of use per the defined timed tugger routes and Kanban cards
• Pick up unneeded excess material from workstations and deliver back to the warehouse associate or put back in its designated location
• Pick up finished goods and work in process materials and deliver empty tugger carts to work stations as needed
• Return raw and work in process materials to their designated location when brought back to the warehouse by the tugger drivers and receiving personnel
• Ensure that all materials are in their designated location at all times
• Dispose of waste generated in the warehouse and throughout the plant
• Cycle count materials per the direction of the Inventory Control Specialist personnel
• Check inventory levels of key raw material items at the start of the shift and alert inventory control of any potential foreseen stock out issues
• Assist as needed with the following - corresponding tugger routes, finished goods scanning and loading of trailers, warehouse associates, receiving materials and unlocking the silos
• Accurately scan wip and finished goods materials per the pull sheets, load and unload trucks, as well as keeping the waste picked up in the shipping and receiving areas.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum 1 year related work experience
• Must have adequate interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in switch tractor operation

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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