Maerial Handler

Position Summary

The Power Units Material Handler is responsible for the accurate, timely, and safe movement, organization, staging, and replenishment of materials and components used to support Power Units production, Service, and customer orders.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that Power Units has the correct materials available at the right time and in the right location. The Material Handler works closely with Production, Service, Inventory, Shipping, Purchasing, and Customer Experience to support daily operational priorities while maintaining inventory accuracy and a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

The successful candidate must be highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize changing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Power Units Material Support

• Pull and deliver components and materials required for Power Units production according to established priorities.
• Stage materials for production orders and ensure components are available when needed.
• Replenish Power Units material locations based on established inventory requirements.
• Support daily production requirements by identifying shortages, missing components, or material issues before they impact production.
• Return unused materials to the proper inventory location following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate identification and organization of Power Units components.
• Support the movement of materials between warehouse, production, staging, and other designated locations.
• Assist with special Power Units projects, model changes, engineering changes, and material transitions.

Inventory Management

• Perform accurate inventory transactions in IQMS/WMS.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations for Power Units components.
• Performing cycle counts according to established schedules and procedures.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and communicate findings to management.
• Assist with physical inventory and department inventory audits.
• Identify inactive, obsolete, excess, damaged, or frequently misplaced materials.
• Maintain proper inventory identification, labeling, and location control.
• Follow established procedures for material transfers, returns, scrap, and reuse.
• Support root-cause investigations when inventory discrepancies occur.

Shipping & Receiving Support

• Receive and inspect incoming Power Units materials and components.
• Verify quantities and identify damaged or incorrect materials.
• Properly label and put away received materials.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Complete required equipment inspections before use.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, and near misses.
• Use proper lifting and material-handling techniques.
• Maintain clear and unobstructed aisles and emergency access areas.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and department safety initiatives.

Communication & Teamwork

The Power Units Material Handler must maintain strong communication with:

• Power Units Production
• Shipping
• Receiving
• Inventory
• Supervisors and Management

The employee is expected to communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, production concerns, and order issues before they become larger operational problems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, inventory, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; certification required according to company policy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and accurately use IQMS/WMS or other inventory systems.
• Ability to read part numbers, labels, work orders, pick tickets, and material documentation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities may change throughout the day.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, kneel, push, pull, and lift.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and conditions.

Key Performance Expectations

Performance in this position will be evaluated based on:

Safety

• Follows all safety procedures and operates equipment safely.

Inventory Accuracy

• Maintains accurate inventory quantities, locations, and system transactions.

Production Support

• Provides Power Units with the right materials at the right time to prevent production delays.

Communication

• Identifies and communicates shortages, discrepancies, and potential delays early.

Quality

• Prevents material damage, incorrect pulls, and inventory errors.

Reliability

• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities and supports changing operational priorities.