November 6, 2024

UGN, Inc.

Monroe

FULL TIME

Material Handler

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.
Learn more about UGN at: https://ugn.com/
https://vimeo.com/255503961
https://www.linkedin.com/company/66127
The sixth UGN facility in Monroe, Ohio, officially opened in September 2015. The state-of-the-art facility has more than 475 team members and supplies Honda Motor Co. with superior acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies. In the fall of 2018, UGN expanded the Monroe plant by adding another 150,000 square feet to the $50 million, 232,500 square foot facility to supply Toyota and Subaru. The UGN Monroe facility has already distinguished itself to Honda for exceptional service. Every year, Honda recognizes suppliers who increase value to the customer by removing waste within the overall product and supply chain. The Monroe facility was presented with the award in November, 2016.
The Material Handler – Shipping/Receiving performs all driving and related functions in the movement of materials necessary for the operation of the Materials departments.
Responsibilities:

Perform pre-start checklist on forklift.
Safe operation of Industrial forklift operation.
Maintains cleanliness and operation of equipment.
Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse, storage areas, and docks, removing and dumping trash
or removing recyclables from these and manufacturing areas as necessary to maintain
5s plan.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Wearing proper PPE at all times
Other duties may be assigned.

Receiving

Unload incoming trucks and validate quantity of goods against the packing slip or invoice and create discrepancy report as necessary.
Verify incoming materials for correctness, quantity and damage and place in designated locations using FIFO system.
Using FIFO system, supply manufacturing with raw materials and shipping containers as
required to support production.
Use RF Scanner

Shipping

Load out-going trucks to meet customer and UGN requirements.
Using FIFO system, stage orders to be shipped and verify.
Unload customer returns and rejected materials in designated areas and notify Quality Control.
Follow the proper shipping procedure for individual customer

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); and one plus months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior knowledge of Oracle password RF
Forklift truck experience

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation
may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions. The person in
this position will conduct activities in an environmentally responsible and safe manner.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne
particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic
chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This description is a summary of the essential functions of the job and should not be construed to
contain every responsibility or skill that may be required to successfully perform the job.