Lead Material Handler (Tugger)
Arrow FastenerJob Responsibilities : Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment and ensure compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements. Pick production materials identified on Kanban cards from designated Markets in an accurate and timely manner. Safely operate an electric tugger to deliver production material to assigned production lines in a timely and efficient way. Load required materials, including Purchased Goods, Work in Process Containers, Finished Goods Pallets, and Scrap Bins onto the Tugger and transport to the indicated areas and unload the materials in an accurate and timely manner. Provide work direction and training to new team members while remaining patient and respectful. Maintain KANBAN areas; straightening up component inventory and ensuring everything is in the correct place. Ensure finished good skids are properly stacked, production form is filled out and delivered to a designated department. Review inventory daily, maintain minimum stock levels and document items requiring reorder on tracking sheets. Maintain all Kanban cards and notify leadership when an issue is identified. Document all requests for components to be delivered to lines. Advise Supervisor of any situation that interrupts or prevents production from achieving maximum efficiency. Assist Senior Supervisor – Material Control in inventory audit counts and inputting production as needed. Support continuous improvement projects and communicate improvement opportunities to leadership. Meet daily performance standard rates, reviewed monthly with HR and the department Supervisor. Perform all other duties assigned by the Senior Supervisor – Material Control. Job Requirements/Qualifications : A High school diploma, GED or equivalent is preferred. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish); verbal and written skills. Ability to lift a maximum of 40 lbs. Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and pushing repetitively. Ability to operate a Tugger/Forklift. Powered Industrial Equipment certification is required (Arrow Certification provided as needed). Ability to compute basic math problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for inventory management. Effective communication skills with team members and all levels of supervision. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Previous experience with inventory management is a plus. Must have reliable attendance and punctuality Must be available to work overtime as needed. Benefits and Compensation Arrow Tool Group, through our Collective Bargaining Agreement with the UFCW Local 312 offers a range of benefits to meet our teammates’ needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive healthcare insurance Company paid dental and vision coverage through the UFCW Basic Life/AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Participation in a multi-employer Pension Plan through the UFCW Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Sick, 11 Company Paid Holidays and Bereavement Additional details about these benefits will be provided during the hiring process. The formal language of the collective bargaining agreement and plan documents govern the above offerings. Plan documents, if applicable, are available for teammate’s inspection. The Company and its designated benefit plan administrators reserve the right to determine eligibility, interpretation and administration of issues related to benefits offered by the Company. Starting rate: $17/hour #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.