What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plate Saw Operator position at Schupan?
PLATE SAW OPERATOR
Davis Creek | Kalamazoo, MI | Full-Time | Shift varies
ABOUT SCHUPAN
We have been building sustainable material solutions since 1968. At Schupan, you will find a people-first culture, opportunities to grow, and competitive pay -- all while being part of a team working toward a more resourceful future.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity | Compassion | Empowerment | Sustainability
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
As a Plate Saw Operator at our Davis Creek facility, you will keep the saw running efficiently -- cutting, organizing, and distributing material while supporting packaging, raw material supply, truck unloading, and production. Your precision and reliability will keep orders moving on schedule.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
- Utilize machinery for the transfer and cutting of material
- Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
- Measure finished parts with precision tools such as tape measures and calipers, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications
- Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility
- Fill work orders or requests for material
- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves
- Locate material in our inventory system
- Deliver packages to the staging area
- Retrieve material and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas
- Comply with mandated ISO quality procedures and assist with periodic review of related policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area
- Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with MIOSHA and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Basic requirements:
- Prior related experience and/or training preferred, with reliable work history
- Basic math skills, including comfort with decimals and fractions
- Ability to use precision measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Forklift experience preferred; certification provided
Physical requirements:
- Stand and walk throughout the shift; frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements
- Routinely lift up to 25 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
- Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to wear all required safety equipment
- Able to work in a noisy environment; hearing protection provided
- Able to work in an environment where Lockout/Tagout is a standard safety practice
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
- Competitive pay -- contact us for details
- Schedule: Full-Time, shift varies
- Weekly pay
- PTO and 401(k) with match starting Day 1
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the 1st of the month after hire
- HSA with company contribution, FSA, and wellness premium discount
- Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an industrial, or similar, setting.
• Prior forklift experience (preferred), or ability to become certified in forklift operation.
• Prior experience performing data entry using a computer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Routinely required to stand and walk; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms and hands; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, lifting and pulling
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Routinely work in a noisy (company-provided hearing protection is required) and non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Able to work in an environment where lock-out/tag-out is a standard safety practice.
• Routinely work in environment with gas-powered and other forklifts and machinery.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.