Material Handler (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Supply Chain
Position Summary
Responsible for the safe transport of materials and aircraft parts using appropriate equipment and proper
handling techniques. Operating industrial trucks, forklifts, or hand trucks performing equipment safety
checks, and adhering to safety guidelines. Accurately follow work orders, load and unload materials
securely, and maintain quality standards. Additional duties include housekeeping tasks and collaboration
with team members. Typically reports to a supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
Material Handling: Safely transport materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using
appropriate material handling equipment.
Ensure proper handling of materials to prevent damage and maintain their integrity during transport.
Organize and prioritize the movement of materials to ensure efficient workflow and minimal disruption
to production schedules.
Operate Equipment: Operate industrial trucks, forklifts, or electric hoists to assist in loading or
moving materials and products.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
Follow all safety guidelines and operational procedures while using equipment to prevent accidents and
ensure smooth operations.
Read Work Orders: Carefully read work orders or follow oral instructions to ascertain the specific
materials or containers to be moved.
Verify the details in the work orders, including part numbers, parts, quantities, and locations, to ensure
accuracy and documentation is in order.
Communicate with supervisors or lead to clarify any uncertainties or discrepancies in the work orders.
Load and Unload Materials: Load and unload materials onto or from vehicles, ensuring proper
strapping, bracing, or padding is used to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Inspect materials before loading to identify any visible damages and report them to the supervisor.
Ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials during loading and unloading processes.
Service Requisitions: Promptly pick up and deliver service requisitions for parts and materials required
to ship the same day.
Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of service requisitions.
Maintain records of service requisitions and ensure proper documentation for tracking and inventory
purposes.
Quality Assurance: Scrutinize every aspect of the job to ensure adherence to quality standards and
operational procedures.
Report any improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the
Supervisor or Lead promptly.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide feedback to enhance processes and product
quality.
Housekeeping: Perform housekeeping chores as required by the department to maintain a clean and
organized work environment.
Regularly clean and organize work areas, storage spaces, and equipment.
Dispose of waste materials properly and follow recycling procedures where applicable.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Material Handler
Reports to Supervisor, Production Control
Effective: 8/19/2024 Revised: n/a Page 2 of 3
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily
Minimum
Position
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education and Experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to obtain Piper Industrial Truck Certification
Physical Demands Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry
up to 35 lbs.
Mental Demands General understanding of ERP computer system.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel proficiency, is required.
Requires knowledge and experience in establishing Kanban, JIT or Supplier Managed Inventory
programs.
General understanding of drawings, specification, and units of measure.
Working
Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee
encounters while performing the functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant
environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous
or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers,
community members and regulatory agency representatives.
Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
Operational
Excellence
Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services,
continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.
Quality Assurance Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance
Ensures that Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies are adhered to
Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures
Compliance Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
Communicates
Effectively
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and
maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers,
and customers.
Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables
Optimizes Work
Processes
Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on
continuous improvement.
Attention to Detail Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks
Drives Results Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and
unexpected operating circumstances
Teamwork Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall
department and organizational deliverables and results.
Performs other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this
position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Material Handler
Reports to Supervisor, Production Control
Effective: 8/19/2024 Revised: n/a Page 3 of 3
American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must
be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or
with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform
the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required to achieve deadlines and project tasks.
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