Material Handler
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!
Plastic Omnium is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €9.5 billion economic revenue in 2022, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 40,500 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.
Plastic Omnium Module division develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% Plastic Omnium, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.
Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.
Essential Functions/Duties
It is the responsibility of the Material Handler to ensure the Assembly Line is supported with the right
material, at the right time, and in the right quantity in a safe manner while also maintaining the quality
of the product.
To ensure all deliveries are met in a Just-In-Time / Just-in-Sequence production environment. Loading & unloading of incoming and outbound trucks in a safe manner. Verifying bins/goods per written and verbal instructions Sorting and scanning of shipments per written and verbal instructions in regular receiving and in the event of discrepancies. Marking goods containers with internal accompanying documents FIFO tags and storing accordingly. Carrying out transport and storage operations on company premises. Loading empties/packaging on lorries. Providing production areas with materials (containers, pallets, racks, boxes, etc.) per the regulations for moving goods in and out of storage. Loading and unloading stock for production line, ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Removing empty containers, reusable/returnable bins, and packaging materials from production areas. Keeping the floor, racks, and tilt tables clean. (Containers, internal packaging, etc.) Communication with all team members and supervisors as it relates to Logistics, Safety, Quality, and Production. Disposing of packaging materials, separated into plastics, paper, foil, etc. in the relevant containers, including compressing and tying them with the relevant materials. Cleaning containers and carrying out any basic repairs according to instructions. Inspecting the fork trucks to ensure that they are driven safely, and to maintain cleanliness. Report all issues and concerns to the supervisor. Perform Auditing, Inventory, and Monitoring tasks or other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Carrying out basic written operations and/or entries on IT equipment (Scanners) according to instructions. Report defects in equipment that may endanger a worker to the Supervisor. Participate in Problem resolution to ensure prompt results. Participate in retraining and certification processes on an annual basis. Perform Sequencing activities as described for the production line. Follow rotation schedules. Can stop production, upon notifying the Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor Manager, or Plant Manager of safety-related matters requiring immediate attention. Perform warehouse management (WM) activities as requested Ensure 5s & Respect HBPO’s Austin facility. Cooperation with Human Resources in dealing with personal matters. Cooperation with Human Resources in dealing with personal matters. Ensure conformance to all company and legislative policies and procedures and Rules of Conduct. Use or wear PPE as required. Perform all duties safely and environmentally. Ensuring compliance to and participation in IATF 16949 and CSR (Customer Specific Requirements) compliance & ISO 14001 certification Other duties as assigned.
As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.
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