Warehouse Picker

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Warehouse Picker to join our team in Abilene, KS. The Warehouse Picker receives, stores, distributes and routes parts and products throughout the manufacturing facility.

This role provides technical leadership to the Manufacturing Engineering teams at our facilities at Abilene East, Abilene West and Kipp. You will sort and place materials, retrieve parts for production, pick orders, and maintain accurate inventory records while promoting safety and 5S

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with good communication
• Understanding Lean Manufacturing principles
• Basic computer skills for inventory systems
• Ability to follow safety regulations and wear PPE as required

Responsibilities

• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins per sequences
• Retrieve parts from storage based on production needs
• Pick orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain inventory records and track parts picked
• Assist in regular inventory counts and audits
• Inspect parts for damage before delivery and report issues
• Distribute picked items to production areas and protect from damage
• Operate pallet jack, AGV, or hand truck safely
• Ensure equipment is checked prior to use and report malfunctions
• Communicate with team and other departments to coordinate orders
• Keep work areas clean and organized to promote 5S and safety
• Label storage areas for easy access to parts

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Lean manufacturing

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Job description

Abilene West, Abilene, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Warehouse Picker to join our team in Abilene, KS. The Warehouse Picker receives, stores, distributes and routes parts and products throughout the manufacturing facility.

This role provides technical leadership to the Manufacturing Engineering teams at our facilities at Abilene East, Abilene West and Kipp.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences.
• Retrieve parts and materials from storage locations based on production needs.
• Pick orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by tracking parts picked to avoid inventory discrepancies.
• Assist in regular inventory counts and audits to ensure stock accuracy.
• Inspect parts for damage before delivery and report any defective items to the supervisor.
• Distribute picked items to the production areas and ensure they are protected from damage.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jack, AGV or hand truck to move parts safely.
• Ensure material handling equipment is checked prior to use. Report any malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate order fulfillment.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to promote safety, 5S, and efficiency.
• Ensure storage areas are properly labeled and organized for easy access to parts.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to give strong attention to detail and stay on-task in a fast-paced environment
• Have a good understanding of team concepts and be a strong team player
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools; ability to read blueprints and tape measure
• Capable of embracing a culture of Lean Manufacturing and implementation of change
• Basic computer skills helpful
• Ability to follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed PPE as required

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people drive our success, making us an exceptional place to work and thrive. With over 50 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of agricultural, farm, and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas, we are proud to be part of the Kubota organization. We have recently expanded with our new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated professionals, Great Plains Manufacturing is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth.