Material Handler/Forklift - 1st Shift

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first and we view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same values and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting a standard of excellence in design, manufacturing, and service. That's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well-managed company.

Our Vision: 
 
Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec. 

 
Our Values: 
 
Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork

About Our Duluth Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vat8hSgO-cQ

Meet Our Associates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKhcOWjgppY&t=15s

Purpose Of Position:

To receive, stock and ship material to support production needs.

Responsibilities

• Locate and deliver parts and components to lines as required

• Monitor materials on Kanban and turn-in as needed

• Prepare shipments

• Receive, count, inspect shipments and move to proper locations

• Load outgoing and unload incoming shipments

• Interact with vendors and shippers in a professional and safe manner

• Read and understand technical documents

• Uses inventory management system to receive and store products, maintain accurate counts, and pick/distribute products to assembly

• Keep paperwork up to date

• Transport hazardous material as needed

• Routinely inspect fork truck

• Maintain daily time records

• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives.  May participate in continuous improvement events

• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train)

• Effectively assist and train new/current associates

• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and practices to include proper use and care of PPE

• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment

• Shows commitment to Altec core values

• Adhere to Altec’s attendance policy

• Other job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• be able to provide a high school diploma/GED.

• have the ability to read, write, and comprehend.

• have basic computer usage knowledge and experience.

Education, Skills, and Experience Desired:

• Previous material handling experience

• Forklift experience

Benefits

• Altec offers comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid basic life insurance, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation.

EEO Statement

• Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.