Materials Generalist
Location: Multimatic Indiana - New Haven, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Location: Multimatic Indiana - New Haven, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Company Overview:
Multimatic Indiana - New Haven is a facility located in Fort Wayne, manufacturing specialized, high-strength steel structural components for automotive OEMs.
Position Overview:
Multimatic Indiana - New Haven is seeking a Materials Generalist for 2nd shift to help maintain the division’s equipment and facilities, perform all preventative maintenance checks and procedures as scheduled, and assist with equipment setup and changeovers.
Why Work For Multimatic?
- Benefits Day one (e.g. Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-off, Person Time Off, Profit Sharing, & Matching 401k plan)
- An excellent opportunity to be part of a new product launch
- Perhaps best known as constructor of the new Ford GT road and race cars, Multimatic's products also span a wide range of automotive mechanisms, structures and suspension systems (including Formula 1 race dampers).
Facility Address:
Multimatic Indiana - New Haven
2808 South Maplecrest Rd (FKA: Adams Center Road)
Fort Wayne, Indiana
USA 46803
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- It is essential to expect to be assigned to a different role within the Materials Department as frequently as daily, weekly, etc.
- Organize and maintain Super Market components; verify and ensure the accuracy of all inventory; including accurate part identification labels & quantities
- Report immediately any quantity discrepancies to Logistics Supervisor and or Supply Chain Manager for necessary adjustments/corrections
- Prepare pallets for Tugger Carts with the required number of components for delivery to point of use at plant work centers; using correct type of pallets, totes, bins, containers, racks, lids, etc.
- Remove any and all empty totes, bins, containers, racks, lids, etc. from point of use racks at the work centers and return to Grocery Store for replenishment
- As necessary, unload component containers from Tugger Carts and load onto work center racks ensuring sufficient quantities are available to avoid any disruptions at point of use operations
- Able to learn all four (4) positions as a Water Spider
- Must obtain a forklift license able to operate safely and effectively
- Able to learn & understand forklift duties & responsibilities for Shipping & Receiving areas
- Able to learn & understand Cycle Counting in Production & Tool Crib
- Assist in year-end physical inventory and other inventory counts as required
- Work in a safe manner at all times
- Participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Experience in shipping and receiving is a plus
- Traffic and logistics experience
- Understand inventory and tagging process
- Good basic math skills
- Ability to understand the differences in Inventory Management System (IMS) & SAP
- Available to work overtime (daily & weekends) as needed
Must speak, read and write fluent English.- Self-motivated and work under limited supervision
- Possess the ability to work in a very busy environment
ENGLIGH LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must possess good grammar and English language skills, being able to deal with all types of people with tact and diplomacy. Must possess ability to read and speak effectively with fellow employees and upper management so as to be able to effectively communicate and comprehend reports/findings and instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to do basic mathematical functions accurately such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed verbal & written instructions. Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate equipment as necessary.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 - 50 pounds.
The employee must work all scheduled overtime and emergencies, and have the flexibility to work various shift hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving parts. The employee may be exposed to electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The employee may occasionally work in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Employee may be subject to temperature extremes for extended periods of time.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.