Material Handler at American Leather Operations LLC

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Distribution, Kitting, Matching Materials, 5S Program Compliance, Workstation Replenishment, Inventory Monitoring, Scanning Job Completions, Scanning Labor, Matching Covers and Frames, Updating Production Boards, Expediting Reworks, Continuous Improvement, Auditing, Computer Systems Use, Requisition Filling, Organization

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

A FACTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER The American Leather factory is unique to the furniture industry, allowing us to create custom luxury furniture right here in Dallas, Texas, and deliver via our retail partners to consumers' homes in about 30 days. Blending the best in technology, efficiency systems, and state-of-the-art craftsmanship allows us to deliver the most beautiful styles, innovative mechanisms, and a wide variety of custom options. Each valued member of our operations team is key to upholding American Leather's commitment to quality, workmanship and service. We look forward to receiving your application to join our exceptional team. Some great perks and benefits you will receive: * Competitive compensation (non-exempt position) and quarterly bonus plan. Health insurance to include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, Flexible Spending Account, and a 401k plan. We have an onsite wellness/fitness center that includes free personal training 2 times a week and yoga sessions 1 time a week SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manufacturing Lead the Material Handler is responsible for the distribution of materials such as frames, leather, fabric, components, mechanisms, foam, and other materials. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Transacts the physical product from one area to another via kitting and/or direct floor requests * Matching materials with Traveler (product description sheet) * Ensures that work and work area comply with the 5S program * Ensures workstations are filled up with work * Keep WIP areas filled up and material flowing throughout their respective area of responsibility * Inform Supervisors and Leads when WIP areas are below or above expected levels of material, components or WIP * Scan Job Completions * Scan Labor * Pick up completed jobs and place them in queue area * Match covers and frames for upholstery * Update day-by-hour production boards * Help expediting reworks * Replenish working stations with raw materials and supplies * Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to Supervisor * Implement and follow up projects for Continuous Improvement * Audits * Use computer systems like 4D and/or Oracle as needed * Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required * Follow up with reworks sent to other departments * Fill up and send requisitions of department consumables KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects * Ability to read, write and speak English * Ability to interact collaboratively with others * Ability to lift 25 to 50lbs * Ability to work in a production environment climate and non-climate controlled. EFFORT * Continuous walking, bending, lifting * Lifts products up to 50lbs * Overhead reaching * Works in a production environment and in areas not climate controlled MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Ability to communicate in English * Basic computer skills * Ability to work overtime as required

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for distributing various materials like frames, leather, and components throughout the factory, ensuring work areas are stocked and complying with the 5S program. Key tasks include matching materials to product sheets, scanning job completions, and replenishing workstations with raw materials and supplies.