Material Handler

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Responsibilities

• Pulls the filled Sheet metal racks from the staging area or from Sheet-metal department to the assembly station as needed for production. Returns the empty racks to the staging area.
• Pulls the HEX to the assembly stations as needed for production. Returns the empty racks to the staging area.
• Pull the wood crates, including bases, tops, and sides, to the assembly stations as needed for production. Returns the empty racks to the staging area.
• Replenish the Sheet-metal Kanban bins for the assembly stations.
• Bring Literature packages to the test stations as needed for production.
• Provide each line with necessary supply of forms or copies they use.
• Responsible for maintaining organized, identified racks, and staging areas.
• Responsible for communication with supervisor and leaders of potential parts shortages, or overages for manufactured items.
• Assist with replenishing of the Fastenal parts for the assemblers.
• Assist with removal of dunnage such as cardboard, pallets and trash.
• Assist with daily cycle counts and inventory control in production areas.
• Read work orders, production schedules, or follow oral instructions to determine materials needed.
• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in moving materials and products.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on racks as needed.
• Recharge batteries,or replace liquefied gas tanks.
• Responsible for overall shop cleanliness and appearance. Responsible for following general safe work practices. Responsible for maintaining equipment and completing work order request to correct issues,
• Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and navigation is helpful. Must have a valid state driver’s license and the aptitude to obtain a company forklift license prior to performing forklift duties.
• Experience and knowledge of the commercial boilers, water heaters and pool heaters. Prior assembly experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills via written and oral
• Promotes a safe and organized work area.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 months related work experience

Education

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.