- Location
- Alamance Manufacturing Facility, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Posting Title
Material HandlerJob Description Summary
The Manufacturing Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility. This role supports production operations by ensuring materials are delivered to the appropriate locations, maintaining accurate inventory records, and operating material handling equipment in compliance with company safety and quality standards.Job Description:
- Transport raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
- Supply production lines with materials required to meet daily production schedules.
- Remove finished goods and scrap materials from production areas.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, tuggers, and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
- Complete inventory transactions using ERP, warehouse management, or barcode scanning systems.
- Perform material receipt, storage, and staging activities.
- Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
- Verify material identification, quantities, and locations for accuracy.
- Maintain orderly and organized inventory storage locations.
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Communicate material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and operational issues to supervisors.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment preferred.
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment or obtain certification upon hire.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use handheld scanners and inventory systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Forklift certification.
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Skills
Lean ManufacturingComplianceForkliftERP
