Material Handler B Crew

Company: Dakkota Integrated Systems
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Note: Direct reporting structure is based on division organization charts. Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results) · Drive/operate fork truck, tugger and/or cherry picker in a fast paced manufacturing environment. · Organize & stock material supplies to meet production requirements and inventory control in a timely manner. · Pick and store in sequential order as needed. · Deliver material to the production lines - Ensure production areas are fully stocked prior to end of shift relief. · Bring empty dunnage to the receiving or bailer. · Organize and maintain general storage areas · Maintain a safe and clear access to all doorways and foot traffic areas. · Adheres to all safety rules and wears required Personal Protection Equipment. · Observe and report maintenance issues on powered industrial trucks, including daily assessments. · Support plant wide material organization and housekeeping goals. · Rotate all material to ensure 100% First In First Out (FIFO). · Participate in plant inventories and material reorganization activity, as required. · Maintain powered industrial truck certification, and attend update training, as needed. · Remove cardboard to the bailer area. · Bail cardboard and place bails in appropriate storage trailer locations and enforce recycling programs. · Document all activities as required. · Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety. · Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management. Limits of Authority · Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, and employee safety or customer satisfaction results. · Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems. · Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system. · Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation. · Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected. Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required · High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. · Good written and mathematical skills. · Good communication and team working skills. · Powered Industrial Truck Certification. · Familiar with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment a plus. · Able to maintain confidential information. Internal Training (Minimum Requirements) · Dakkota Orientation · Dakkota Vision and Culture · Departmental Training o Process – Materials Management o Process – Shipping Management o Hazardous Communication o Spill Prevention o Battery Change Out o Min / Max Inventory · Company Training o BOS Overview o Information Technology o Quality Mission Statement Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements · Standing and sitting in a manufacturing environment, minor lifting and pushing of material and equipment. · Must be able to tolerate working at heights up to twenty-five (25) feet. · 50 pounds lifting · Able to tolerate sitting for 8 hours or more · Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping and reaching 11-64% of work day · Hand and eye coordination Risks Associated with Job Function · None Travel Requirements · None

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