Material Handler

Overview

Manage material flow, staging, kitting, and equipment using lean/5S in production.

Key Responsibilities

• material flow
• 5s
• equipment operation
• wms tracking
• kitting
• lean kaizen

Tasks

-Monitor and analyze material flow metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency. -Participate in the setup of supermarket areas (taping, labeling, shelving) to support flow and visual management -Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and staging area using visual controls and 5S practices -Conduct regular safety checks of material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, trucks, etc.) -Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, trucks, conveyors or other handling equipment to move material -Load and unload materials within warehouse, on-site containers, or storage facility -Comply with all company policies and procedures. -Participate in entry-level training on 5S and continuous improvement to support team goals. -Move materials to or from storage or worksites to designated areas, using hand truck or power device -Participate in the documentation of best practices -Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas. -Adhere to all company policies including ISO 9001 and environmental protocols -Ensure that materials are staged efficiently and organized using 5S principles -Engage in training on lean tools and methodologies, such as value stream mapping, to enhance personal and team performance. -Receives direct supervision. -Support operational excellence by adhering to standardized work procedures and promoting waste elimination in daily tasks. -Execute daily work tasks based on production priorities, project scheduled and manpower availability -Issue material by requisition and work order, locate and distribute material as needed by production requirements and direct supervisor -Use warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP, or other digital tools for real-time tracking of inventory and transactions -Responsible for training new hires on all aspects of the job. -Mentor junior handlers on lean tools, including kanban, visual management, and root cause analysis. -Work in all types of weather. -Perform additional assignments per supervisor's request -All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected. -Locate and prepare materials for outbound shipment and notify supervisor when shipment is ready -Ensure material transactions are complete and accurate. Verify transactions made by others are accurate and complete -Execute accurate kitting, labeling and delivery of all BOM (Bill of Material) items -Identify opportunities to improve material handling efficiency, layout and accuracy through Lean and 5S initiatives -Aid in directing crew in daily tasks and special projects. -Participate in kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to eliminate waste and enhance operational processes -Stand in for the supervisor in the event of an absence -Maintain production station staging areas with full and accurate kits -Inspect and maintain storage yards and warehouse for cleanliness, etc. and report problems to supervisor -Identify materials and items being received or shipped and ensure they are the correct items -Coordinate and perform shipment loading and complete required paperwork -Adhere to all Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and safety standards -Maintain supermarket zones per production station requirements

Requirements

• vehicle report
• material handling
• trade knowledge
• physical agility
• lean environment
• kanban

What You Bring

-May require delivery of material to other plants as needed; acceptable Motor Vehicle Report required for this task -Ability to lift and carry 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects. -Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition -Must have working knowledge of all trade materials, production materials, and tools. -Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch. -Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced lean environment. -Capability to handle materials in a manner that supports quick changeovers, kanban’s, and minimal production downtime.

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Benefits

-Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards -Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

About Rk

-Headquartered in Denver with strategic facilities in Aurora, Henderson, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, it now anchors the Mountain West skyline. -Combining construction, advanced fabrication, CNC machining and mission‑critical services, RK delivers end‑to‑end project solutions. -Its seven business lines—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Mission Critical, Energy, Water, and Service—drive diversified revenue streams. -Projects span from hospital systems and data centers to industrial plants and water infrastructure, showcasing wide sector competence. -Despite operating at scale, RK retains its hands‑on ethos, leveraging in‑house fabrication bays and licensed professionals. -Its expansion into the Southwest reflects a growth mindset, investing in large, purpose-built fabrication hubs. -A rare blend in its market, RK complements traditional construction with precision machining, metal fabrication and full‑service value delivery.

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