Material Distribution Specialist - 2nd Shift

$41,600 - $43,680/Yr

AWP Utilities - South Dakota (Watertown)-USA - Watertown, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Watertown, SD

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The position involves performing various tasks related to the movement and control of materials and finished goods within a manufacturing environment. The role is essential for ensuring that production demands are met by replenishing materials on the flow line and handling basic issues, while referring more complex problems to higher-level staff. The position requires adherence to safety policies and procedures, as well as participation in maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to and promote The Terex Way Values
• Deliver materials to work stations throughout the plant to meet production demands
• Operate fork truck, tugger and/or other PITs
• Support implementation of kanbans, stocking material, and following escalation procedure for expediting material as required
• Perform material counts as needed to verify on hand quantities
• Interact with ASI
• Work under general supervision; instructions and guidance provided on procedural changes, new regulations, etc.
• Maintain clean work area and participate in 5s standards
• Troubleshoot basic issues and problems
• Flex into other areas and departments as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in material handling
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Certified to drive, or have the skills to obtain certification, a forklift, tugger or other PITs
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to accurately read and understand tape measurements
• Understand and demonstrate basic computer skills

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to possess good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members
• Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner
• Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
• Ability to have acceptable attendance for company standard; provides adequate notification; aware of impact on organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Extended leave options
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• 401k matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Legal assistance
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs