Material HandlerThe driving focus of the Material Handler will be to support the Materials group to achieve plant distribution goals and sustain operational efficiency through material handling duties. This includes driving fork truck routes to maintain proper flow, distribution, and accuracy of materials and supplies in the entire plant (inside/outside).In this function you will:Operate a forklift to drive material routes to maintain proper flow, distribution, and accuracy of materials and supplies in the Clutch Assembly area.Validate and verify material and quantities for all parts; escalate inventory discrepancy concerns to supervisor.Assist during changeover preparation by communicating with Operators/Lead and pulling materials ahead of changeover activitiesUse your basic computer skills to understand and use the fork truck communication systems (FCS/ Oracle/ WMS) to facilitate manufacturing and inventory accuracy; submit help desk tickets for related IT issuesWork under time constraints while maintaining 100% accuracy of transactionsMaintain accurate maintenance records by completing the forklift safety audit at the start of every shiftOperate lifting aids and/or overhead hoists to manipulate and move partsBe cross-trained and cover peers' absences (including service packer)Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, and company policies and guidelines.Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant objectives.Watch for and report unusual conditions, safety issues, or defective materialWork as a team member to meet safety, quality and productivity goals and requirementsMaintain work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping and 5S effortsComplete daily tasks in compliance with standard workPerform work in a manner which supports Eaton's Quality systems (QS, 9000, TS 16949, CQI-9), and Environmental system (ISO 14000).Work a reasonable amount of overtime, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.Unload and load trucks as they are coming into plantQualifications - External Required (Basic) Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institutionPrior experience operating fork trucks or other powered industrial vehicles. Upon hire, must pass forklift examination and operate forklift in a safe manner.Proficiency in inventory transaction integrityBasic computer skills, including proficiency with Windows-based softwareMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipNo relocation is available for this position.
Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Kings Mountain, NC facility will be consideredPreferred Qualifications:Prior experience with the following software is helpful: Excel, Oracle, FCS, WMS, Premium Freight Database, UPS Website and OutlookPrior experience in a manufacturing or assembly operation preferredGood problem-solving skillsStrong verbal communication skillsStrong teamwork skillsGood attention to detailAble to follow-through on assigned tasksAble to lift up to 40 lbs.