Material Handler

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately pulling and cutting wire from large spools to fill customer orders.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities as inventory management and packaging and labeling
• Inspecting incoming and outgoing material for accuracy and damage and reporting any discrepancies.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Receiving, storing, and distributing incoming materials and products. This may involve using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Properly completes production paperwork and utilizes a barcoding system.
• Reviews and follows shipping order instructions and specifications.
• Ability to operate an air compressed bander.
• Ability to read packaging instructions on work orders.
• Expected to be able to handle tasks/cross-train to help the company meet its goals.

Required Education and Experience:

• Education and/or experience – High School degree or equivalent preferred. Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Math – Must be able to use and understand simple mathematics, using addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals. Knowledge of the Standard/Imperial measuring system is required, and knowledge of the metric system is a plus.
• Understanding and use of basic measuring instruments required; micrometers are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work from written specifications and verbal instructions 
• Basic math skills 
• Maintains a good attendance record 
• Generally willing to work overtime 
• Ability to work effectively with all other employees 
• Must have good communication skills 
• Be open to learn about lean manufacturing 
• Strong organizational skills 
• A positive attitude 
• The capacity and desire to learn 
• The ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Working Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands): 

•  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The employee is required to: Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, frequently above shoulders, climb steps and/or balance, and walk and/or hear.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.