at Komatsu America Corp. in Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
Work with Regional EHS Manager to promote a zero harm mentality at the facility, resulting in an incident-free workplace.
Schedule truck runs in an efficient manner to meet customer needs and comply with DOT regulations.
Ensure that sales and warehouse transactions are properly documented and submitted.
Work with Sales and Service to identify customer needs and meet those needs in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide day to day guidance and direction to the workforce, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed in all areas.
Work with Americas Warehouse Manager to develop and manage facility budgets.
Key Job Responsibilities
Plan, and implement daily delivery schedules to meet the customer requirements.
Schedule the work force to comply with all Federal, State and local requirements in addition to internal policies and procedures.
Administer performance review program and track and submit both planning and performance evaluations on a timely basis.
Train employees on warehouse processes including packaging of material, pallets, cartons, and other handling/shipping procedures.
Maintain material handling equipment including trucks, forklifts, cranes, etc. to ensure lowest cost possible and extended lifecycles.
Handle all local purchasing for consumables in coordination withstrategic sourcing program.
Coordinate emergency truck runs - work with vendors on "hot shots" maximizing profit in these areas.
Maintain truck driving records and work with DOT vendors to ensure proper accident reporting, maintenance of logs, physicals and other requirements.
Qualifications/Requirements
The incumbent must have a High School degree with 4-5 years of previous experience in a warehouse environment. A four-year technical degree is preferred. Must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of the safe operation of all the equipment used in the warehouse operations including but not limited to cranes, forklifts and other material handling equipment. Supervisor and /or management skills are essential. Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required. A working knowledge of the mining industry is desirable.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
