Weekend Shift - Material Handler - GL

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC•Sparta, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CDCG is seeking talented individuals to join their Weekend Crew within our Great Lakes Division. This unique opportunity is 5 AM - 5 PM and will be scheduled 5 AM - 5 PM Sunday/Friday/Saturday. Although this team will be scheduled for 36 hours a week, employees on this team will be paid for a full 40 hours. There is also still opportunity for overtime. The Material Handler is responsible for moving aluminum castings, scrap hoppers, packaging, WIP castings and finished goods throughout the plant, as required. Material Handlers are accountable to keep all areas organized and clean.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
Basic computer skills.
Forklift experience required.
Ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
Ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
Manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
Collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.
Possess good physical stamina and coordination.
Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.
Use hand positioning to grip/grasp controls of forklift or other equipment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep production workstations stocked with material needed to produce.
Detects and reports improper conditions or operations of forklift and requests maintenance as appropriate.
Ensure all materials are kept in their designated storage area.
Report any concerns regarding the organization of areas to your immediate supervisor.
Follows instructions from supervisor to adapt to any short-term requirements.
Load and unload trailers and trucks as required.
Properly completes daily paperwork.
Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
Comply with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
Performs duties in compliance quality, as well as safety policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Maintain an active MIOSHA Forklift Operators Permit issued by CDCG.
Build positive relationships and work cooperatively with associates in a team environment.
Models and exemplifies Companies Core Values.
Works required schedule based on business demands.
Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.
Assists unloading finished goods boxes from conveyors to optimize operators’ productivity
Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.