Materials Handler

Dixie Chopper, a member of the Alamo Group family of companies, maker of the World's Fastest Lawn Mower, is a brand of industrial zero-turning lawn mower that revolutionized the lawn and garden industry by providing the first zero-turn lawn mowers built specially for commercial mowing contractors. Founded in 1980, Dixie Chopper continues to lead in the industry in innovation and quality. Dixie Chopper zero-turn mowers are renowned for their impressive features that set them apart from other mowers in the market. These mowers are characterized by their powerful engines, heavy-duty frames, and high-speed capabilities. In addition to their robust build, Dixie Chopper mowers are equipped with cutting-edge technology such as Hydro-Gear transmissions, providing smooth and precise control over the machine’s speed and direction.

 

Dixie Chopper offers a competitive compensation package and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

Qualifications

Dixie Chopper (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill the temp-to-hire position of Materials Handler I.

 

Position Summary: 

 

Under direct supervision, performs duties to receive, retrieve, transfer and store parts and materials for manufacturing operations:  reads production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.  Maintains accurate inventory.  May be assigned to a particular work center or various work centers.

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Follows all company and departmental safety rules including proper use of personal protective equipment
2. Maintains housekeeping in assigned areas
3. Fills requisitions, work orders, requests for materials, sales orders, tools or other stock items and deliver items to production areas
4. Assembles orders from stock and places on pallets or in baskets, moves orders to packing station, shipping department or trailers
5. Places received material and excess inventory in storage locations
6. Marks materials with identifying information
7. Accurately records locations and amounts of materials or items received, transferred or distributed
8. Moves materials as required using lift truck or other means
9. Uses computer and hand held scanner to access information, record transactions and verify data
10. Performs other duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

1. Must be certified to operate required material handling equipment
2. Must be able to learn how to read blueprints and use measuring instruments
3. Should have general knowledge of RhinoAg products and parts
4. Basic math skills and computer data entry skills essential
5. Good communication skills, both verbal and written

 

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate preferred or work experience in a related occupation
2. Six months of experience in material handling preferred

 

Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to work overtime, including weekends
2. Must be physically capable of standing / walking / working 8+ hour shift(s)
3. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
4. Must be able to lift, carry and/or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
5. Must be able to work in non-climate controlled areas

Must be able to wear required safety equipment.