Material Handler III - Lead

Material Handler I

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
• Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I responsibilities.
• Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.
• Resolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.
• Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
• Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.
• Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
• Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.
• Knows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II responsibilities
• Cross-trained in different areas of need.
• Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.  
• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
• Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ability to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I requirements
• 1 year of material handling experience
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.
• 2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Read and understand work instructions.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I requirements
• 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.
• 5 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Preferred Job Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Material Handler I & II

• Basic problem-solving knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work at heights.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)

Level of Independence:

Acts under the direction and supervision of the Materials Lead, Supervisor, or Manager