Material Handler

Pursuit Aerospace•Whitesboro, NY

13d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler moves and transfers raw material, detail parts, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, reworked parts, and miscellaneous components through manufacturing and testing processes. Under general supervision, the position transports products between work centers and supports production-floor inventory, waste handling, and material-handling equipment upkeep. Candidates train on A Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; after training, they transition to the Team 2 schedule, working Saturday through Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position is located in Whitesboro, New York. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil-based lubricants, and cleaning solutions. Moderate cold and extreme heat occur occasionally, and workplace noise is usually middling. The role regularly involves standing, walking, reaching, stooping or crouching, and using hands to handle or feel objects. Employees must be able to communicate verbally and hear, and must have close vision. Lifting or moving up to 30 pounds is regular, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds is occasional.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of related experience.
Valid driver's license.
Fork truck experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, verbal, or diagram-form instructions.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Good mathematical skills.
Hazardous-waste labeling and handling experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and dispatch material movement from work center to work center.
Use motorized fork trucks and other required material-handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks, to safely transport products without damage.
Ensure that the work center performing an operation reviews and signs off on the process sheets.
Recommend improvements to shop-floor organization and visual control systems.
Manage inventory of machining oils and cutting fluids on the production floor.
Visually inspect products on outgoing shelves for obvious damage before transport and promptly notify the area Supervisor of any damage.
Notify the respective and immediate Supervisors of damage occurring during product transportation.
Assist the team with duties such as waste removal, regulated waste shipments, and proper waste storage when outgoing shelves are empty.
Manage waste inventory and notify the appropriate channels when waste removal is needed.
Keep racks and material-handling equipment clean and free of dust and foreign objects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.