Material Associate II

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the routine and advanced material handling responsibilities within a product line. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels to ensure maximum productivity of workers.

SKILL (Education, Experience, Initiative, and Ingenuity)

• High School Education or GED required

• 3-5 years’ experience in material handling function

• Ability to work independently

• Uses independent judgement and initiative to resolve supply problems, consulting supervisor only when all options have been exhausted

• May be required to have forklift certification

• SAP experience is a plus

• Must be able to read and understand blueprint/material drawings

• Basic computer knowledge required

EFFORT (Physical Demand, Mental or Visual Demand)

• Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing

• Requires ability to use hand and foot controls

• Requires ability to reach overhead, lift up to 26 pounds, and be on feet for long hours, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing

• Proper use of various lifting devices is required.

• Requires the ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a ladder to perform work.

RESPONSIBILITY (Equipment or Process, Material or Product, Safety of Others, Work of Others)

• Responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas

• Responsible for “kitting” materials on the production line to ensure all parts of order required are at point of origination to keep line moving at steady pace

• Responsible for picking parts from Kanban or storage areas and placing the parts into a storage bin (kit)

• Ensures correct parts are kept in the appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements

• May take parts from inventory area and ensures Water Spider is kept stocked at appropriate levels of inventory

• Performs repetitive and advanced material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines

• May operate forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies

• Sorts and counts parts and supplies and logs inventory

• Inspects parts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel

• Expedites parts and uses independent judgement to resolve part shortages

• May trace or track lost parts and supplies

• Regularly interacts with production assemblers and testers

• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file Kitter records

• Document material movement using computer tablets

• Responsible for rotating KB material FIFO

• Material audits, turning in and documenting KB cards for replenishment

• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

• Document proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements

• Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets

• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the warehouse, receiving, or shipping functions

JOB CONDITIONS (Working Conditions, Hazards)

• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and assembly line environment.

• If material handling equipment is not operated properly, injury could result in self or others.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 0 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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