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Description

POSITION HIRING FOR: LEVEL 3 ADVANCED MATERIAL SUPPORT: WORKING TITLE, IF APPLICABLE

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JOB DETAILS

Position Summary: In this position, you will perform a variety of material handling functions to stage, load and remove materials no longer needed at the production station or to set up for future production primarily using a lift truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow a written or verbal production schedule to evaluate and then meet departmental material and part level needs for production flow.
• Unloading of raw materials upon arrival to facility including placing in temporary storage or taking directly to the line. Reloading trucks to be returned to supplier.
• Operate a tugger and/or similar material handling equipment, including fork truck or lift truck.
• Follows pre-established routes to deliver/retrieve parts from the line side store locations using a high degree of safety according to safety rules and regulations.
• Leads in determining right—sized quantities for Supermarket while incorporating a visual reorder system.
• Order and coordinate delivery of internal and external parts and materials
• Update schedule boards and other communication tools
• Check/verify status of incomplete buckets or other issues
• Assist in end of shift hand offs and reports
• Completes Work In Process status reports
• Coordinates schedule to prevent downtime
• Order SP’s and expedites
• Manages and updates PCB’s to determine root cause reasons of production misses
• Prioritize daily schedule to achieve COT and prevent predictor misses
• Keeps Team Leader/Group Leader apprised of status of parts
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities related to parts flow, delivery frequency, presentation, storage and handling within and between the Supermarket and line-side stores.
• Redistributes incoming parts into right-sized containers for the line side stores.
• Performs periodic inventory audits. Reports all material shortages.
• Verifies all received materials to ensure correct shipment was received, signs for and inspects incoming materials.
• Check and maintain material handling maintenance logs, evaluate the safety of material handling equipment, and participate in required safety training to acquire and maintain material handling certification.
• Perform quality checks according to standard work.
• Maintain a work pace that supports production goals.
• Perform TPM procedures as required on specified equipment, maintain clean work area and follow 6S guidelines.
• Will work under minimal supervision and at times minimal direction.
• Position requires a high level of craftsmanship.
• Member may be required to train others in Level 3, Level 2, and/or Level 1 roles per the Member Training Program.
• Member will be expected to maintain flexibility and will occasionally perform other roles in Level 3, Level 2 and Level 1.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.

Work Environment/ Physical Conditions:

• Dust, fumes and noise are commonplace
• Seasonal fluctuations in temperatures and humidity are expected
• Stand and/or work for up to 10-hours per day
• Lift and carry up to 40lbs on a continuous basis

WHAT IT TAKES

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Requires Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Email) as well as maneuvering through the internet/intranet sites
• Verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with many different departments and people in the facility.
• Demonstrate performance by meeting dead-lines, negotiate arrangements in a business setting, and the ability to work constructively with multiple departments to reach goals and agreement to terms.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute to standard work
• Ability to take direction, as well as, direct or delegate to others
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently as needed
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while maintaining a positive attitude and approach
• Ability to perform high volume repetitive type work

Experience Needed:

• HNI experience or prior process or flow experience is required
• Consistent work history and dependability
• Proven history of strong work performance

Education and/or Required Training:

• No prior education or training is required. However, must be able to add, subtract, multiply and/or divide decimals and fractions using a calculator.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.