Material Handler - Fabrication at Altec, Inc. in Burnsville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To receive, stock and ship material to support production needs of the Fabrication department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Use and conduct proper care of PPE.
• The ability to read and understand technical documents.
• Locate and deliver parts and components to lines as required.
• Monitor materials on Kanban and turn-in as needed.
• Prepare shipments.
• Receive, count, inspect shipments and move to proper locations.
• Load outgoing and unload incoming shipments.
• Interact with vendors and shippers in a professional and safe manner.
• Keep paperwork up to date.
• Transport hazardous material as needed.
• Routinely inspect fork truck.
• Support the Altec Production System (APS).
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Maintain daily time records.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Group Leader Duties Include:
o Assigns work and delegates job duties within work area.
o Fills in for supervisor, as needed.
o Request shop supplies and job materials as needed.
o Facilitate the achievement of shop goals on behalf of management.
o Communicate with other areas of the shop and division on behalf of their area.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Computer knowledge is required.
• Previous material handling experience is desired.

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
• Keep a clean work area (5S).
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• May participate in RCI events.
• May be required to learn Altec programs and/or systems.
• May be required to drive trucks onsite and/or offsite.
• Shift work may be required.

Responsibility for Safety:
• Safety In everything we do

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:
• Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:
• Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products

Communication with Others:
• Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

If you're considering a career with Altec,there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design,manufacturing and service - and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.

Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.