Material Handler - 1st Shift

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

PURPOSE/SCOPE: 

The Intermediate Material Handler will function within a team providing support across all functional areas of Material Handling to maintain workflow and organization of material.  Applicants must be open to cross training and demonstrate the ability to promote a positive, safe working environment focused on teamwork.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operate powered forklift trucks, hoists, handcarts, and other material handling equipment to maintain workflow and the organization of material
• Use production paperwork to locate, deliver and place materials in a warehouse environment
• Maintain equipment in good operating order, following power industrial equipment guidelines and completing start-of-shift inspection checklist
• Demonstrate proficiency to perform within at least 3 areas of their function
• Understand and participate in continuous improvement activities
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
• Identify problems or potential safety hazards and recommends resolutions
• Work safely and efficiently while meeting or exceeding Tennant Company quality expectations
• Perform more complex troubleshooting and adjustment to complete assigned tasks
• Mentor and train entry-level Material Handlers within their scope of responsibilities
• Focus on continuous improvements of material handling processes
• Perform warehouse transactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated skills necessary to perform the duties of the position
• Competent in the operation of a fork truck
• Possess a  valid driver’s license
• Previous experience in SAP, RF Device, and Warehouse Management preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions
• Ability to acquire Tennant Company Power Industrial Truck Certification (PIT)
• Ability to operate a stand up and sit-down forklift, hoists, handcarts and stock chaser
• Ability to use a warehouse management system and associated tools (WM Warehouse, SAP, RF Device)
• Ability to navigate a computer and WorkForce
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings (Blueprints)
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and solve problems to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to plan, prioritize and multitask
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows and Outlook

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Routinely bends and lifts up to 40 pounds individually
• Works in multiple positions during a shift
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift

ENVRINOMENTAL EXPOSURES:

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Moderate noise level
• Occasionally exposed to oil, grease, gasoline, dust, metal particles and sharp-edged materials

SAFETY REQUIRMENTS:

• Must be able to wear safety glasses, steel toed shoes and hearing protection

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, military service, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, gender identity or expression, parental status, political or any other non-merit based factors protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.