Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.
The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas as assigned. Operate forklift, electrical hoist or other power driven equipment to load or move materials. Supply production area with needed materials from inventory. Load or unload material onto or from pallets, trays, or shelves. Process required paperwork. Work in cooperation with others to insure production of quality products.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Move controls to drive propane or electric-powered forklift trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Weigh materials or products, and record weight and other production data on tags or labels.
• Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products.
• Operate packaging or banding machine or equipment.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment. Accurately scan material, inserts and finished product to a location using a forklift or hand cart.
• Inspect product load for accuracy, and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
• Knowledge of materials and IQMS system. Monitor IQMS to stay informed of job and material changes. Complete IQ transactions for material.
• Maintain 6S activities that have been established.
• Conduct accurate inventory transactions for all materials and packaging as needed. Assist technicians in pulling materials in a timely manner.
• Keep walkways clear. Report weights of any discarded material to the Supervisor/Lead Technician.
• Communicate with material handlers on other shifts on a daily basis.
• Make sure all materials are labeled properly and accurately scanned to a location.
• Assist with set up, quality audits, or operate machines to make parts or products.
• Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts.
• Maintain production or work records.
• Look parts up in inventory and complete inventory transactions.
• Clean up as needed and also at the end of the shift.
• Training new employees on proper procedures and techniques.
• Relieve other operators for breaks as needed.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks.
• Serve on special project teams (Kaizen, 5S etc.).
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
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.
Knowledge:
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Tools and equipment used in this job include utility knife, razor knife, screwdriver, allen wrench, pry bar, hand cart, utility knife and forklift truck.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Ability to use a digital weight scale.
• Education/Training - High school diploma or equivalent; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous material handler experience working in a manufacturing environment is desired. Certified forklift training (sit down and stand-up).
Skills:
• Language - Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence.
Abilities:
• All abilities necessary to drive a forklift for full shifts plus scheduled overtime, including but not limited to:
• Quickly and repeatedly adjusting the controls of a forklift and other PIV equipment used.
• Must be able to quickly recognize and respond as needed to signals while driving forklift, e.g. people walking around nearby, or different sounds & lights from the forklift.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) to ensure part/material quality meets customer requirements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Need vision and hearing abilities necessary for driving.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.