Material Handler, 1st shift

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To receive, stock and ship material to support production needs

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use and conduct proper care of PPE.

• The ability to read and understand technical documents.

• Locate and deliver parts and components to lines as required.

• Monitor materials on Kanban and turn-in as needed.

• Prepare shipments.

• Receive, count, inspect shipments and move to proper locations.

• Load outgoing and unload incoming shipments.

• Interact with vendors and shippers in a professional and safe manner.

• Keep paperwork up to date.

• Transport hazardous material as needed.

• Routinely inspect fork truck.

• Support the Altec Production System (APS).

• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and practices.

• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.

• Maintain daily time records.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred past experience with the operation of fork trucks or other heavy machinery.

Valid Drivers license required.

TOOLS:

Band cutters, box cutters.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES:

Operation of various forklifts, occasional work on other machinery.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Basic computer knowledge, familiarity with the plant, inside and outside, to deliver parts to designated areas.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Altec forklift license, ability to become HAZWOP certified.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength.

Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same basic values, and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide.

We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do.

That's why today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service; and that's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well managed company.

Our Company:

Altec Inc., founded in 1929, is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign mainte...