Material Handler

Mission Statement

As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company's values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry.

Essential Duties

The following are the essential duties that I am expected to be able to perform considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skills, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility. Required essential duties include but are not limited to:

Section Title

A How to determine priorities

B How to complete the Lift Truck Maintenance Checklist

C How to supply tufting with primary backing and cores

D How to process completed tufting rolls

E How to operate the wrapper

F How to perform tufting/ primary backing roll entry

G How to perform weekly cycle counts

H How to determine beam machine and warper needs

I How to prepare a beam machine for the next set

J How to perform administrative duties

K How to perform weekly beam rack inventory

L How to pull used yarn from machine to tailouts

M How to load the next set for a tufting creel machine

N How to unload yarn from outside suppliers

O How to pull yarn from inventory for back-up sets

P How to unload yarn off trailers from JBC and locate into inventory

Q How to take yarn to the back-winder for breaking yarn down

R How to pull and load greige rolls for outside suppliers

S How to receive and locate greige rolls back in from outside suppliers

T How to pull additional yarn from inventory when required

U How to weigh and process skinner cones

V How to pull metering orders W How to pull sell yarn

X How to pull yarn for outside vendors

Y How to drive short truck for deliveries

Z How to perform housekeeping responsibilities Review all other work instruction

associated with job

Job Qualifications and Requirements

The following is a list of job qualifications and requirements for the job.

Topic Qualifications and Requirements

Physical Must be able to operate a lift truck for six (6) hours of an eight (8) hour shift or ten

(10) hours of a twelve (12) hour shift.

Skills ? Must be an experienced Lift Truck Operator.

--> Must be able to use AS400 programs efficiently.

Experience Must be an experienced Lift Truck Operator. ( Fork & Pole )

Responsibility Responsible for meeting the requirements for safety, quality, efficiency,

productivity and housekeeping.

Training ? Required to complete approximately two (2) weeks training under supervision

of qualified associate.

--> Required to obtain certified lift truck operator's license through the

Mannington lift truck training class. Must be re-certified every three (3) years

by Mannington.

Other Overtime is / may be required.

Safety and Security Requirements

• Required to abide by corporate safety rules and follow all security guidelines. Additional rules are posted in each department as needed.
• Must report any unsafe activity to direct supervisor.
• Must wear safety glasses while operating the lift truck or using compressed air.
• Must wear safety belt while driving lift truck.
• Watch for pedestrian traffic to avoid accidents.
• Fill out lift truck check sheet during your shift. This will help reduce mechanical hazards affecting safety and operation of vehicle.
• Lift trucks are required to drive in reverse while carrying a load to avoid collisions.
• Make sure shoes are in good repair.
• Do not "jump" on or off the lift truck. Use the "3 point" climbing technique.