Materials Handler

Job Description: Works with production personnel to fill upholstery carts with material needed per boat model and deliver them to production cells. Control material inventory by learning Kanban system, documenting and communicating shortages or outages. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fill upholstery carts with foam, substrate, vinyl, and any other material needed depending on cell and boat model
• Stock foam parts and substrates and puts them in appropriate location 
• Document items that are low in stock
• Assist leads in gathering necessary materials and/or vinyl 
• Make sure water jugs for steamers are always filled and available 
• Efficiently organize upholstery racks
• Assist in cutting decorative vinyl panels
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Ability to follow instructions written or verbally. 
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to count to help with inventory control.

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Technical or vocational certification in warehouse programs.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in warehouse or manufacturing facilities.

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb into and out of interior of boats
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds when necessary
• The ability to see details at close range
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc.)
• This is a safety sensitive position

Americans with Disability Specifications 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment. 

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Nautique Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nautique Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nautique Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nautique Boat Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.