Material Handler - Slitter Helper 1st shift

thyssenkrupp Materials•Smithfield, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler - Slitter Helper supports the first-shift Machine Operator and is responsible for moving raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the facility. The role uses a forklift and may also use cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and other moving equipment. Work is performed under direct supervision, with responsibility for handling basic issues and problems. This is a safety-sensitive position on or around heavy machinery on the warehouse floor. Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing where permitted by applicable law. The role is part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, continuous-improvement manufacturing team. The helper handles and prepares products and orders, verifies shipments, maintains inventory records, identifies defective material, completes required paperwork, and performs general cleanup. The posting lists pay of $18–$20 per hour with the opportunity to earn up to $600 per month in gainshare bonus; the compensation section separately lists a range of $17.59–$23.80.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds for 100 feet.
Basic shop math skills.
Previous forklift experience.
Ability to sit for long periods and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping motions.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Quality-minded with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Team player with a positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Basic computer skills and knowledge, including database programs and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

Accurately remove and stock products, customer products, and supplies according to the inventory plan.
Select products to fill customer orders and package them properly.
Load and unload trucks and verify that the correct items are handled.
Pick, process, and pack orders; may be required to cut orders on a Kaltenbach saw.
Complete cycle counts.
Identify, hold, and segregate defective material.
Complete paperwork according to work instructions when required.
Perform general cleanup.
Inspect the forklift at the beginning of each shift and report issues to the immediate supervisor or other designated personnel.
Participate in and comply with health, safety, ISO, and 6S initiatives and requirements.
Assist with other duties supporting operations as requested by a supervisor or team lead.
Move raw materials, finished products, and equipment using a forklift and, as needed, cranes, hoists, hand trucks, or other moving equipment.