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Schneider Electric · 3 months ago

Material Associate - Forklift

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation, and they are seeking a Material Associate to manage routine shipping and receiving tasks. The role involves ensuring the continuous supply of materials to production areas and maintaining inventory levels.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas
Responsible for “kitting” materials on the production line to ensure all parts of order required are at point of origination to keep line moving at steady pace
Responsible for picking parts from Kanban or storage areas and placing the parts into a storage bin (kit)
Ensures correct parts are kept in the appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements
May take parts from inventory area and ensures Water Spider is kept stocked at appropriate levels of inventory
Performs repetitive material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines
May operate forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies
Sorts and counts parts and supplies and logs inventory
Inspects parts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
May trace or track lost parts and supplies
May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file kitter records
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Document material movement using computer tablets
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements
Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets
Ability to effectively communicate in English

Qualification

Forklift operationMaterial handlingBasic computer knowledgePIT equipment certificationBlueprint readingEffective communicationWork independently

Required

Responsible for the continuous supply of materials to one or more production or assembly areas
Responsible for 'kitting' materials on the production line to ensure all parts of order required are at point of origination to keep line moving at steady pace
Responsible for picking parts from Kanban or storage areas and placing the parts into a storage bin (kit)
Ensures correct parts are kept in the appropriate quantities to support production and assembly requirements
May take parts from inventory area and ensures Water Spider is kept stocked at appropriate levels of inventory
Performs repetitive material supply functions following detailed work direction and guidelines
May operate forklift truck or hand truck for delivery or picking of parts and supplies
Sorts and counts parts and supplies and logs inventory
Inspects parts for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
May trace or track lost parts and supplies
May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file kitter records
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Document material movement using computer tablets
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements
Performs other tasks as may be requested to assure the effective and continuous utilization of assets
Ability to effectively communicate in English
Must be able to take and successfully pass the appropriate Work Keys Assessment
0-2 years' experience in material handling environment
Ability to work independently
Basic computer knowledge required
Job cannot be performed alternating sitting and standing
Requires ability to use hand and foot controls
Requires ability to reach overhead, lift up to 26 pounds, and be on feet for long hours, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
Proper use of various lifting devices required
Requires ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a ladder to perform work

Preferred

May be required to operate scissor lift/cherry picker
May be required to certify in PIT equipment
May be required to read and understand blueprints

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leave
401(k)+ match

Company

Schneider Electric

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Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.

H1B Sponsorship

Schneider Electric has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (150)
2024 (103)
2023 (108)
2022 (98)
2021 (115)
2020 (109)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.08B
Key Investors
California State Water Resources Control BoardIdinvest Partners
2025-08-26Post Ipo Debt· $4.08B
2018-04-05Grant· $1.6M
2004-12-03Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Deepak Sharma
President - Greater India zone, MD & CEO - Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd
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Jai Sharma
CFO Greater India Zone
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