Material Handler

ABB•Saint Louis, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ABB is seeking a production Material Handler to operate process equipment and machinery to convert raw materials or semi-finished parts into components or finished parts at the right time and to the required quality. The role involves completing assigned tasks according to agreed workflows, ABB standard processes, and safety guidelines; reporting non-compliance; and operating machines according to manuals, schedules, and production orders. The employee will be trained in all positions under Utility 19. This is an onsite, first-shift position reporting to the Production Supervisor. The stated hourly pay range is $21.89–$27.92; the posting also notes shift premiums for second and third shifts. The Material Handler supports production by moving coils and finished materials, preparing boxes, operating production equipment, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience as a Utility 19 Operator.
Demonstrated commitment to ABB safety policies and hazard communication.
Properly wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive gripping, turning, pushing, bending, and pulling while standing or walking for extended periods at production pace.
Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and inventory tags; and perform basic calculations.
Regular, punctual attendance and ability to work daily and weekend overtime, including short-notice shifts.

Responsibilities

Load coils onto dereelers, selecting the correct C hook and centering the hoist over each coil.
Use the safety chain when loading coils.
Remove and cut the first wrap from coils, then place the magnet back on the coils.
Ensure coils are loaded on both sides of each dereeler at every press at the end of the shift.
Palletize material coming off conveyors.
Operate an electric pallet truck to move completed pallets or boxes of lamination to the staging area.
Operate a hoist to hang coils and when palletizing material weighing 50 pounds or more.
Operate pneumatic shears, a pneumatic stapler, and hydraulic lift tables as needed.
Make up boxes to keep production running and leave an adequate supply for the next shift.
Clear all production lines at the end of the shift.
Operate Pick and Place machines when needed.
Perform daily cleanup at the end of the shift.
Follow assigned workflows, ABB processes, safety guidelines, machine manuals, work schedules, and production-order instructions; report non-compliance.

Benefits

Choice of two medical plan options: a PPO Copay Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 times base pay.
Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to 1 times base pay.
Voluntary, employee-paid life and AD&D coverage, subject to maximums.
Company-paid short-term disability for up to 26 weeks.
Company-paid long-term disability at 60% of pay, with an option to increase coverage to 66 2/3% of pay.
Employee-paid supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate support for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility and adoption resources.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.