Material Handler I (Conversion Temp to Hire)

Job Summary: This individual will interface with production, warehousing, and purchasing to ensure on time delivery of Kits, fulfillment of Kanban, and point of use inventory. This position performs a vital task in ensuring production has everything needed to meet its obligations. Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills): • HS Diploma/GED preferred. However, a combination of education and experience will be considered. • Understanding of production process. • Can track and fulfill kit requests and shortages. • Excellent communication skills to support pleasant interactions with a multi-layered workforce. • Ability to report stock quantities and potential shortages. • Must be onsite to complete work. • 3 years of FLT experience/ certification Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Must be proficient in MS Excel. • Ability to track and trend usage of parts in production. • Ability to understand production forecast and its potential impact on floor stocks. • Reads production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority. • Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status. • Communicates with warehousing to ensure on time delivery of kits and shortage fulfillment –replenishment needs. • Communicates with purchasing to generate shortage reports with up- to-date arrival estimates. • Communicates with sheet metal/powder coating to fulfil panel/part needs. • Expedites transfer of materials from stock area to production areas. • Examines material received, verifies parts numbers, and checks discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts. • Completes minor repairs to facilitate project completion. • All other duties as assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • Standing and walking 6-8 hours each day. Stretching and lifting overhead, bending over to work on lower locations. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. • Loud, warm in the summer months- cool in the winter months, dusty, near forklifts. About Us: PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. Join Our Power Team! We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes: • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage • Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan • Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days) • Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account • Wellness Incentive Programs • Employee Referral Program • Tuition Reimbursement PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.