Since 1953 Wabash Center is the leader in optimizing the quality of life for those with disabilities or special needs. With a history of innovation, Wabash Center offers an array of services. Our progressive approach, experience and proven track record helps us stay ahead of the curve to meet the needs of those we serve.

SUMMARY

The Production Material Handler provides parts to and removes parts from production workers assigned to a specific work cell. May count, package, and stage finished products. Uses cart, hand truck and pallet jack to move materials between locations. May assist with setting up and tearing down work stations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Provide/remove necessary parts/components to production workers in a timely fashion, according to work instructions.

- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe production/work area.

- Prepare work stations related to and job set-up and tear-down.

- Perform assembly tasks as needed to meet customer needs.

- Maintain and comply with all safety standards and practices as required using Wabash Center Safety Manual as reference.
- Be a role model appropriate work skills for individuals served.

- Prepare for and participate in quarterly inventory with customer.

- Maintain professional standards including following company policies related to attendance, punctuality, documentation, dress code and all other company expectations.

- Ensure all jobs are performed in accordance with Wabash Center expectations.

- Provide supervision, training and support of assigned employees at all times.

- Provide quality monitoring and assurance and document such for each job being performed, per procedure.

- Ensure that equipment is functioning properly and report any malfunctions to supervisor.

- Teach, model, maintain and comply with all safety standards and practices as required using Wabash Center

Safety Manual as reference.

- Is accountable for the whereabouts of all assigned workers during the work shift, unless relieved by another employee during break periods.

- Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.

- Actively participate in department discussions and meetings as needed and take action on all assigned items.

- Immediately alert supervisor of any potentially critical issue or crisis situation.

- Provide appropriate role modeling for worker emulation, including regular attendance, productivity standards, appropriate worksite behavior, proper hygiene and attire.

- Ability to meet any state and federal requirements for the assigned position.

- Attend all scheduled meetings and trainings.

- Comply with state and federal HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

- Maintain a work schedule from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM M-F, some overtime may be required.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

- One (1) year experience in industry or other production experience preferred.

- Provide appropriate role modeling for worker emulation, including regular attendance, productivity standards, appropriate worksite behavior, proper hygiene and attire.

- Experience with quality monitoring systems preferred.

- Experience working with intellectually disabled adults preferred.

- Ability to learn and effectively utilized computer software applications to accomplish tasks.

- Must be proficient in Excel.

- Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports.

COMPETENCIES

Communication: Listens to others intently. Uses oral and written communication to deliver messages in an effective manner

Customer Focus: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer. ["Customers" can be co-workers, supervisors or managers, suppliers, management or other stakeholders.]

Team Work: Ability to work effectively in group; cooperating to achieve common goals and sharing knowledge

Achieving Results: Works towards agreed-upon goals and objectives in a timely manner. Sets priorities to constructively address the specific needs of stakeholders and ensures timely delivery.

Integrity & Accountability: Taking personal responsibility for outcomes and makes decisions based on sound and ethical judgements. Pursue goals, objectives and commitments in an efficient manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

- Must be able lift move materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.

- Must also be able to assist with moving individuals who require transfer assistance as needed.

- Steel toed boots