Material Handler 2

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

Candidate will be responsible for completing training and performing the following job functions:

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory on flue pipe and manage movements of pipe in SAP and physically
• Manage inventory on long pipe and manage movements of long pipe in SAP and physically
• 5s and housekeeping responsibility for the pipeyard and back alley to support production and inventory
• Unloading and loading long pipe trucks utilizing a fork truck and/or crane; transporting long pipe safely and efficiently]
• Perform required stock keeper/material handler functions (full rotational ability) by operating material-handling equipment;
• Provide direction, training and/or guidance to new employees as required;
• Ability to load, unload and deliver materials in/to receiving, assembly lines, storage areas, trucks, production and non-production areas;
• Identify parts correctly from print or specification sheets, ensuring that material is properly identified, is in acceptable condition and is properly packaged to handle;
• Write/verify/distribute necessary paperwork in accordance with established processes and procedures;
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow all prescribed safety rules and quality requirements;
• Storage and handling of product in a safe and secure manner to ensure product preservation;
• Report problems with safety, quality, processes, equipment and materials to lead person or supervisor;
• Wear required PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, and any additional PPE required for task being performed);
• Perform manual handling tasks as needed or as specified by lead person or supervisor;
• Perform other duties and operate machinery as assigned by team leader or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team;
• Willingness to serve as back-up for other team members to cover absenteeism, vacations and mandatory rotations of responsibility;
• Willingness to work overtime as required depending on business need;
• Willingness to work in the specific environmental conditions of this role (indoor and outdoor loading, unloading, driving, etc in all weather)
• SAP  experience and knowledge required
• Fork lift license/certification
• Crane operating licensing and/or certification required within 90 days of hire
• One year of materials experience required
• Ability to understand various operations and their capacities;
• Good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to aid in problem solving;
• Previous manufacturing experience required;
• Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures;
• Good computer skills

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.