Plate Saw Operator

SCHUPAN & SONS INC • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plate Saw Operator ensures efficient saw operation by handling material cutting, organization, and distribution, while also supporting packaging, raw material supply, truck unloading, and production/fabrication activities. Schupan has been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968 and aims to positively impact its people, community, and planet every day. The company fosters a culture of excellence through growth, expecting employees to exhibit Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an industrial, or similar, setting.
• Ability to become certified in fork-lift operation.
• Prior experience performing data entry using a computer.
• Basic math skills in order to comprehend decimals and fractions.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Utilize machinery for the transfer and cutting of material.
• Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order and determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed (by forklift or other means necessary).
• Maintain a safe working environment and continually follow MIOSHA, or applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools, such as tape measure and calipers, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility.
• Fill work orders or requests for material.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves.
• Locate material in our inventory system.
• Deliver Packages to the staging area.
• Retrieve material and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Comply with mandated ISO quality procedures at all times and assist with periodic review of related policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Exhibits values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses available: safety and attendance bonus, end-of-year bonus, monthly gas bonus
• PTO and 401k and match eligibility available Day 1
• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family (available 1st of the month after hire)
• HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees