At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

SUMMARY

Material handler performs material management functions that provide and verify parts that design and build custom modifications for commercial HVAC equipment. This position is required to work closely with the materials team, production technicians, and with the administrative team in order to improve productivity. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned. 

      Responsible for picking parts and delivering to the Job station.       Performs materials research to help meet Production and Material team needs.       Performs material management functions – cycle counts, reviews, adjustments, replenishments, and investigations.       Assist with S&R operations – inbound and outbound support with materials.       Learns the business system software quickly to effectively and accurately handle receiving, floor stock and requisitions. Carries out all duties with exceptional attention to detail for the sake of customer service and process integrity including accurate inventory management. Supports process improvement initiatives / LEAN manufacturing changes Support PFEP documentation. Communicates effectively with other team members concerning problems, obstacles, issues, and information needs. Assists with general office and shop work including 5S, as needed. Safely drives material handling equipment. Attends and participates in team meetings and technical training classes when requested. Works as an effective member of a small team of material handling technicians and larger group of engineers, production technicians, and office professionals. Submits accurate, timely reports as required. Performs work duties in compliance with all company safety policies. Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal work hours/weekends when needed. Flexibility to occasionally work in other company departments when needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma required Technical school, training, or degree in a related field preferred Training in manufacturing or LEAN techniques. Working knowledge of computers, and programs, such as: MS Office and JobBOSS. Keyboarding  Familiarity with mechanical contracting, Energy Management Systems, HVACR Systems and/or Temperature Controls a plus.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License, Hi-low License

 

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 stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift with assistance up to 80 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works both in a typical office environment and in a typical factory/warehouse environment.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may occasionally be loud.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

BENEFITS

Benefits kick in day one! Medical, dental, vision HSA & FSA Options 6% 401k match (vested immediately), plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions (after 3 years) 3 weeks vacation, 40 hours sick time 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday Tuition Assistance Program Be Well Program Fitness Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.