Purem Novi Inc is hiring: Material Handler in Brighton

Objective of the Position:
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment. Drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck or forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicate material request in a timely manner
• Coordinate repacking of empty totes
• Remove all empty totes, boxes, and recyclables from each cell and properly locate
• Responsible to follow procedures for the cleaning and maintenance of the tugger/cart and the HI Lo if used.
• Supply parts and components to all operating cells in a timely manner
• Work with Changeover person to coordinate a timely material change
• Complete daily operator checklist and follows all safety rules.
• Replace liquefied gas tank when required.
• Determine routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
• Inspect loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded truck doors.
• Knowledgeable of all Materials responsibilities. Participates in daily activities as required.
• Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Package service parts and special orders for shipment.
• Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport load to designated area.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S in department and periodically participating with audit process.
• Unload containers from trailers and inspects for damages. If damages exist, notify Quality Department of potential parts damage.
• Use hand-held scanners to inventory materials in warehouse and production floor, and supply weld cells with materials as needed.
• Weigh materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum one months’ related experience in Material Handler setting.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.

Methodical Competence:

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Interpersonal Competence:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Initiative- Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Supervisory Competence:

Working Conditions:

• Be able to work in a loud, noisy and congested environment.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Requirements:

Sits: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Stands: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Drive: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Reach Above: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Bend/Stoop: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Manipulations: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Stress Level of Job: Moderate

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees, and are not constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Further, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Eberspaecher North America, Inc.