Material Handler

Combined Metals Company, LLC•South Bend, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for setting up production equipment and supplies, operating equipment safely and effectively, and performing warehouse responsibilities. This role involves inspecting equipment, following safety procedures, and recommending process improvements. The Material Handler will accurately load material, monitor machine processes, complete production paperwork, utilize a barcoding system, and review shipping order instructions. The position also requires the ability to operate specific equipment like an air compressed bander and read packaging instructions. Cross-training is expected to help the company meet its goals.

Requirements

Forklift experience/ Certification
High School degree or equivalent.
Must be able to use and understand simple mathematics, using addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals.
Knowledge of the Standard/Imperial measuring system is required.
Understanding and use of basic measuring instruments required; micrometers, digital calipers, tape measure is required.
Work from written specifications and verbal instructions
Basic math skills
Maintains a good attendance record
Generally willing to work overtime
Ability to work effectively with other employees
Must have good communication skills
Be open to learn about lean manufacturing
Strong organizational skills
A positive attitude
The capacity and desire to learn
The ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screening
Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, frequently above shoulders, climb steps and/or balance, and walk and/or hear.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge of the metric system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders.
Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
Perform warehouse responsibilities.
Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions, and repairs.
Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Accurately loads material and meticulously monitors machine’s process and finished product.
Properly completes production paperwork and utilizes a barcoding system.
Reviews and follows shipping order instructions and specifications.
Ability to operate an air compressed bander.
Ability to read packaging instructions on work orders.
Expected to be able to handle tasks/cross-train to help the company meet its goals.