ASSEMBLY OPERATOR/MATERIAL HANDLER

Amsted Industries • Petersburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top five employee-owned companies in the U.S., you’ll benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards and competitive compensation. If you want to make an impact, have a sense of community, and a desire to grow, then you should apply today to our opening for Assembly Operator/Material Handler. The Assembly Operator/Material Handler will move materials, pallets, dies, tubs, baskets, and racks to various areas or machine locations with the department/facility. The material handler must also aid the in the crating of finished export pallets and other assembly operation functions. Assembly produces, inspects, and assembles precision bearing parts to meet the customer's expectations and Amsted Rail procedures and standards.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Wear department required, employer provided, personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Be able to regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift

Nice To Haves

• Prior industrial experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Move materials in order to stage and support production work areas and shipping and receiving departments
• Conduct daily inspection of, and safely operate, a ride-on forklift, following guidelines of Amsted Rail
• Follow proper procedures and inspections for safe loading of trailers
• Scan parts and materials for inventory and use computer and paper checklists to document, track, and communicate material movement
• Assist in wrapping, crating, labeling of product for shipments
• Verify conformance to specifications, using reports or gauges, in accordance with the departmental quality plan
• Check condition of work for defects
• Record production run information in the company computer system
• Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished work pieces
• Keep work area clean and organized following standard work instructions
• Notify supervisors, engineering, or maintenance personnel regarding production problems and assist in identifying and correcting problems
• Perform other duties as assigned by leads, supervisors, and managers

Benefits

• Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
• Competitive hourly rate considering prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potential
• On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed