What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler EIMCo - 2nd Shift position at East Iowa Machine Company?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies, to move, stock, or reorganize materials and supplies.
- Provide accessible and responsive material handling services for loading, unloading, and moving materials following the requests of EIMCo personnel.
- Load and unload materials from vehicles and ensure that proper strapping and bracing are in place to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
- Assemble crates, boxes, and other material containers to contain products and facilitate their movement throughout operations.
- Count and/or weigh incoming or outgoing items to verify accuracy.
- Package parts according to EIMCo standards and customer requirements.
- Complete accurate daily records (date, times, quantities of parts ran, and scrap) when needed on Shop Travelers and in the ERP system.
- Follow instructions from all EIMCo documentation, including Shop Traveler, Inspection Sheets, and blueprints.
- Inform quality control and shift supervisor/ lead person of any problems or concerns with parts.
- Accept responsibility for the quality of products/services provided under the EIMCo Quality Manual.
- Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment, watch and listen for abnormal conditions, and immediately report any concerns to maintenance and/or shift supervisor/lead.
- Comply with all 5S procedures and maintain the shop in a clean and orderly manner, by removing any unused items and properly storing supplies and materials in an organized manner.
- Safely conduct all tasks and behaviors and comply with all EIMCO Safety Policies, including the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, as outlined in the EIMCo Safety Manual.
- Maintain all required documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A willingness to learn and be trained on the EIMCo manufacturing process
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- The ability to multitask on a wide variety of projects
- Forklift experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to routinely bend and squat
- Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platforms
- Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to repetitively grasp
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are not able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Working Conditions:
This is a safety-sensitive position. The work is performed in a manufacturing setting with moderate to high levels of noise due to machinery and equipment processes. For safety compliance, this position requires the use of personal protective equipment and may include overtime as deemed necessary by management.
EIMCo is a safety-sensitive workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon results of a 10-panel drug screening, including marijuana.
EIMCo is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
