JTEKT Column Systems NA
2nd Shift Material Handler Team Leader
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Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Hopkinsville, KY, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
16 October 2026
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Description 1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to the Materials Supervisor.
2 PURPOSE 2.1 Function
2.1.1 To efficiently pick up and deliver materials and returnable containers to support production in the manufacture of automobile directional control system components.
2.2 Authority
2.2.1 Lead Material Handlers in work group for quality concerns and safety issues.
2.2.2 Report issues to Materials Supervisor and make suggestions for improvements.
2.2.3 Associates will be trained and issued a forklift license and have the authority to operate powered material handling equipment safely.
3 Duties And Responsibilities 3.1 Operate powered vehicles following all safety rules;
3.2 Perform daily preventive maintenance powered vehicle check sheet;
3.3 Perform preventive maintenance as required;
3.4 Perform in a safe and orderly manner as assigned for designated route;
3.5 Ensure materials are delivered with the correct part and quantities to support specified production rates;
3.6 Remove Kanbans from tote and return to place in Kanban post;
3.7 Remove part I.D. tags and trash from all totes before returning to tote storage area;
3.8 Remove all trash from the line at the end of the shift;
3.9 Place Scrap in designated areas;
3.10 Recycle cardboard into the “cardboard compactor;”
3.11 Notify team leader if parts are not available on stock racks;
3.12 Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
4 MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES 4.1 Quality of work performed;
4.2 Attendance record;
4.3 Ability to work with others (teamwork);
4.4 Safety record;
4.5 Housekeeping;
4.6 Internal/external customer satisfaction.
4.7 Ability to identify/suggest improvement activities.
5 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisor responsibilities.
Requirements 6 WORK ENVIRONMENT 6.1 The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
6.2 May occasionally work in hot or cold temperatures.
6.3 May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces
7 Qualifications 7.1 Requires high school diploma or G.E.D.
7.2 Preferred one year of employment at DAC prior to appointment.
7.3 Good attendance and work.
7.4 Must be a team player.
7.5 Prefer individuals with material handling backgrounds or mechanical abilities.
7.6 Must have valid DAC forklift training and license.
7.7 Self-motivated.
8 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 8.1 Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks.
8.2 Must be able to lift up to 32 pounds at a time.
8.3 Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble products or machines as directed.
8.4 Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
8.5 Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
8.6 Must wear gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection, per the Elemental Operations Instructions Safety Points.
9 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires extended hours and possible weekend work.
10 TRAVEL Travel may be required to vendor or customer work sites.
11 DISCLAIMER Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
12 AAP/EEO STATEMENT It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.
Employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.
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