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High Level Mission Statement
To assist in the production of on-time, quality deliveries
to our customers.
High Level Statement of the Role
The Material Handler is responsible for moving inventory and production supplies safely from warehouses to production floors. Responsible for safe and timely delivery of materials, employing the highest industry safety standards. Coordinate with a team of lifters to maximize efficiency, paying careful attention to detail, ensuring the proper completion of every order.
High Level Roles & Responsibilities
Uses a variety of available tools to supply the production line, or specific machines, with materials used in production
This may require specific certifications on powered equipment
Ensure parts are in correct storage locations, and rotate according to FIFO procedure
Issue material to the production floor by filling stock pull requests
Issue material according to all associated procedures and work instructions
Complete cycle counts required for the area
Pursue continuous process improvements
Work well in a team environment
Check foot straps for ESD compliance as needed
Identify and report potential shortages
Support manufacturing as required to ensure build plans are completed as scheduled
Ensure 5S initiatives are being followed
Assist in department Continuous Improvement initiatives
Adheres to all quality and safety guidelines
Complete work within assigned time limits
Additional duties as assigned
Essential Job Functions
The specific responsibilities listed above are essential to the role. In addition, there are the following physical, mental, equipment uses and working condition requirements for the job:
Sitting occasionally
Standing continuously
Walking frequently
Lifting 1-50Ibs continuously
Carrying 1-50Ibs continuously
Pushing/Pulling 1-50Ibs continuously
Squatting frequently
Bending frequently
Kneeling occasionally
Crawling occasionally
Climbing continuously
Balancing occasionally
Reaching (overhead) continuously
Reaching (at/below shoulder level continuously
Twisting frequently
Both Hand Function continuously
Fine finger manipulation continuously
Both Foot Function continuously
Actuate mechanism with feet frequently
Step up/down continuously
Accommodation (focal length change) -computer continuously
Field of vision (peripheral vision) – computer – pulling parts continuously
Far vision (corrected to 20/40) – computer – pulling parts continuously
Near vision (corrected to 20/20) – computer – pulling parts continuously
Accurate depth perception – computer – pulling parts continuously
Ability to perceive spoken voice – computer – pulling parts continuously
Ability to hear warning signals over 70dB – safety continuously
Comprehensible speech continuously
Balance continuously
Outdoor exposure occasionally
Heights hazard continuously
Wear PPE – ESD Jacket/Straps & ESD
Inspection of products, objects or materials continuously
Simple planning continuously
Complex Planning continuously
Decision-making skills continuously
Simple decisions continuously
Complex decisions continuously
Define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and/or deal with abstract variables continuously
Basic counting, addition and/or subtraction of numbers continuously
Simple calculations frequently
Complex calculations frequently
Ability to comprehend written language continuously
Basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda continuously
Technical or professional materials, financial or legal reports continuously
Ability to comprehend verbal language continuously
Comprehend simple verbal sentences and instructions continuously
Comprehend technical and complex information occasionally
Verbal communication continuously
Talking with complex, technical or professional English frequently
Conversing in standard English continuously
Skills to Perform This Role
Interpersonal Skills
Able and willing to contribute to team effort
Ability to be flexible with changing schedules, hours and positions
Technical Skills
Knowledge of safety policy
Knowledge of quality procedures
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Must be able to successfully complete a position certification course
Must be able to climb ladders to retrieve materials
Communication Skills
Ability to communicate root cause issues and actions required to resolve them
Good business communication skills
Leadership Skills
Assertive
Able and willing to contribute to the success of KEI’s business initiatives i.e. scrap reduction, quality incentive program
Ability to organize and prioritize
Must take initiative and ownership
Able to adapt to change
Be a team player
Must be goal oriented
Business Skills
Promotes our Mission and Guiding Principles by assisting in meeting expectations to customer, people, citizenship and the success of the company
As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Kimball Electronics is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.
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