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** Material Handler**
**Job Category****:** Operations/Warehouse **Requisition Number****:** MATER02229 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
At the core of every successful company, youll find a great team. Our team is truly a family and the heart and soul of the company. With a Purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, we work together to create an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day as you write yourself into the Lube-Tech story. And thats one of the reasons we are proud to be recent recipients of the 2021 Top Workplace USA award and previous recipients of the 2019 & 2020 Top Workplace award, issued by the Minneapolis Star Tribune!
We promise to:
**Provide a safe environment:** We care about each other, and its a top priority to ensure we all go home to our families without an incident.
**Celebrate what makes us unique:** We look for greatness in everyone, listen to every voice, and find ways to bring out the best in each other.
**Empower each other:** We trust each other and create a place where everyone matters and can make a difference.
Since 1925, Lube-Tech and its founding companies have demonstrated a people-first, customer-focused approach. Lube-Tech is a family-owned company that provides advanced energy, fluid technology, lubricants, and services to OEMs and customers within the automotive, fleet, and manufacturing industries. Lube-Tech also operates Reliable Plus, a vehicle wash company that provides product and service solutions to customers within the c-store, grocery, fleet, and automotive industries.
**JOB SUMMARY:**
The Material Handler will compile and maintain material and parts inventory as well as status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas. The employee will receive materials and place into inventory from trucks using a computerized warehouse management system as well as maintain accurate inventory through use of warehouse management system for prompt, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers. The Material Handler will attend informational, training, safety, and compliance meetings as scheduled.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Function within the guidelines of the Lube-Tech Team Ground Rules and Mission Statement
* Read production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority
* Follow written instructions on the Production Work Ticket (PWT) for the production of various products
* Compares work ticket specifications to material used at workstations to verify appropriate assignment
* Expedite transfer of materials from stock area to production areas and move finished products to assigned bin location or staging area
* Expedite transfer of materials from production areas to stock bins and verify accuracy of inventory
* Examines material received, verifies parts numbers, and checks discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts
* Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status
* Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the production supervisor
* Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
* Receive materials and place into inventory from trucks using a computerized warehouse management system
* Pick and ship material as required by an order
* Monitor inventory through cycle counting program
* Accept schedule and direction when there are changes in workloads
* Complete tasks as directed by production schedules with minimum supervision.
* Utilize all material handling equipment safely, efficiently, perform all required safety checks and communicate need for repairs
* Perform other duties as required
* Attend monthly departmental and production meetings
* Minimal travel required for this position, e.g. On occasion travel may be required between locations depending on business needs
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
**Experience and/or Training:**
* Forklift operation experience and/or training preferred
* Experience using a computerized Warehouse Management System
* Must have a good command of the English language and the ability to read and understand written instructions.
* Organizational skills
* Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
**Licenses/Certificates:**
* Lift truck licenses and/or certification not required
**Technology/Equipment:**
* Basic Microsoft Office proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, and Word
* Inventory Management System (JDE)
**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:**
Employee must have the ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds occasionally and push/pull 76-100 pounds occasionally.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**
Work in extreme heat (>80 degrees) during summer in the Warehouse and Production area. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety eye glasses and safety steel-toe shoes are required. Safety concerns to include heavy products, light and heavy-duty machinery, forklifts, working in a congested and high activity warehouse. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
We are always working to ensure our teammates know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning day one, Lube-Tech offers employees a variety of perks, including:
**Philanthropy** Giving back to our communities is woven into the fabric of who we are. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for employees, and their families, to get involved and give back. The Employee Giving Program allows you to donate to a 501c3 nonprofit of your choice and the Bame Foundation will match your contribution, dollar for dollar!
**Total Wellness** Your health and well-being are important to us which is why youll have benefit coverage on your first day of employment. Lube-Tech offers employees complimentary use of our onsite fitness facilities where available. In addition to physical wellbeing, Lube-Tech offers a variety of mental health, financial, and other resources to every employee.
**Paid Time Off** All employees begin earning paid time off (PTO) upon hire, with the ability to earn 3 weeks of PTO in the first year of employment!
Paid time off when it matters most We offer paid time off for bereavement & parental leave so you can be with your family when it matters most. We observe eight paid holidays and provide two floating holidays per year.
**Profit-Sharing** A significant factor in employee engagement is believing you make a difference and have an impact on the success of the company. Lube-Tech has a history of sharing success with teammates through its quarterly Profit Sharing program.
**Dress for your day** We know youre more productive when youre comfortable, which is why many roles at Lube-Tech allow for a casual dress work environment. We provide uniforms and personal protective equipment for many roles including drivers, technicians, and warehouse.
Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including w