Material Handling Specialist | 1st shift

MiTek • Tolleson, AZ

1d

About The Position

The position is responsible for handling all materials from inbound shipping and receiving and production line. Responsibilities include the safe operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support production and operational needs.

Requirements

• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Participate in safety training and meetings. Maintain clean and safe work area. Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management. Report on all unsafe acts and conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity. Complete work in a timely manner.
• Dependability: Take responsibility for own action. Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Be willing to work overtime whenever necessary. Keep commitments.
• Initiative: Readily volunteers. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for help and aid whenever needed.
• Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers
• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• PC skills required.
• Forklift Certified.
• Read a tape measure, use micrometer, and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operate large forklifts or overhead cranes (with proper training) to load/unload master coils or other materials from rail cars and /or trucks.
• Load/unload slit ribbon material on production line decoilers as defined by the steel loading process.
• Correctly feed slit ribbon material into the stamping dies and perform first piece inspection.
• Perform routine quality control functions on materials (i.e. thickness, gauge, width, and coating measurements).
• Monitor production equipment coolant and oil levels and adjust accordingly.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees