Material Handling Specialist | 1st shift

MiTek • Tolleson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handling Specialist is responsible for handling all materials from inbound shipping and receiving to the production line. This role requires the safe operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support production and operational needs. Key aspects of the role include operating large forklifts or overhead cranes, loading/unloading materials, feeding slit ribbon material into stamping dies, performing first piece inspections, and conducting routine quality control functions such as measuring thickness, gauge, width, and coating. The specialist also monitors and adjusts production equipment coolant and oil levels. The position emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, dependability, and initiative, requiring professional interaction with co-workers, vendors, and customers. MiTek, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a platform innovator in the building industry, providing software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions globally.

Requirements

• Must have an outstanding safety record.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• 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.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• PC skills required.
• Forklift Certified.
• Ability to read a tape measure, use micrometer, and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Handle all materials from inbound shipping and receiving and production line.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support production and operational needs.
• 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.
• Attend work during the regularly scheduled shift.
• Work overtime as required.
• Be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.
• 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.
• Monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Apply feedback to improve performance.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work.
• Strive to increase productivity.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Readily volunteer.
• Undertake self-development activities.
• Seek increased responsibilities.
• Take independent action.
• Ask for help and aid whenever needed.
• Interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.

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