• Material Handler

    Alamo Group Inc. (Selma, AL)


    Position Summary:

    Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Material Handler is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Material Handler, under general supervision, will perform a combination of tasks to handle parts and materials for Receiving, Manufacturing, and Shipping operations. Will read production schedules, customer orders, work orders and shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of inventory and be assigned to a particular work center or various center.

    Core Competencies for this position include:

    + Learning

    + People Relations

    + Communication

    + Position/Tech Knowledge

    + Results

    RECEIVING DEPARTMENT

    + Unload or load Trucks

    + Receive incoming inventory with electronic scanning device unless directed otherwise by Supervisor

    + Check and verify incoming material meets Bush Hog’s packaging and label standards

    + Safely operate overhead crane

    + Interpret pick sheet(s), match part number and quantities against pick sheet(s)

    + Pick parts from assigned locations, place correct production ID tag on each pallet, and deliver parts to specific locations. Transfer inventory from receiving location to Manufacturing location via electronic scanning device whenever possible

    + Operate material handling device(s)

    + Use computer with inventory scanning devices, Excel and Outlook

    + Execute 5s program

    + Kit orders and build sub-assemblies

    + Maintain good housekeeping and safe area practices

    + Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

    + Capable of performing standard measurements using geometric tools (Tape Measure, Protractor, etc.)

    + Basic math, reading and computer data skills needed

    + Minimum dexterity required for use of hand power tools, nail guns, skill saw, drills, impact gun, strap bander, hoist and cranes

    + Ability to operate a material handling device(s).

    + Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance

    + Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate clearly

    + Have a valid Driver’s License

    Education and Experience:

    + High School diploma or GED required

    + 1+ years’ experience in material handling preferred

     

    Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).