Press Material Handler
About The Position
FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP. is seeking a Press Material Handler to join their team and support production in the Press Room. This role offers training for the right candidate, with basic math skills being the primary requirement, and no prior experience necessary. The position involves managing materials, stocking machines, supplying powder and refractory, maintaining inventory, transferring parts, and preparing the press for set-up. The handler will also conduct physical testing of incoming powder and ensure the powder room remains neat and orderly. Communication with team members regarding supply or machine functions is essential, as is preparing materials for the second shift. The role also requires adherence to quality, environmental, and safety standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Basic mathematical skills
- Must be able to operate a forklift
- Must be able to comprehend work orders
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to operate CMS / ERP system
- Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English
- Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision
- Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens
Nice To Haves
- Vocational / Technical Education or Technical Training Certificate with a minimum of 0 – 3 months on the job training and or experience related to Press Department
Responsibilities
- Review work orders to determine the required stock and quantity needed at each machine
- Utilizing hand and/or powered lift trucks assist with stocking each press for upcoming jobs
- Ensure stock is in designated areas and organized
- Supply and replenish powder and refractory to all presses
- Record and maintain inventory transactions using CMS / ERP for proper control of powders
- Transfer pressed parts along with Work Order Packets to kiln department
- Retrieve and transfer powder when powder supply levels are low
- Prepare the press for set-up, which may include draining hoppers or removing tools
- Conduct physical testing of incoming powder, such as bulk density test, flow test, moisture test, and sieve test
- Retain parts and powder after testing
- Keep powder room and powder areas neat and orderly
- Communicate with other team members, written and/or verbally, issues concerning powder supply or general press machine functions
- Prepare and set up materials needed for 2nd shift
- Follow all relevant Quality and / or Environmental standards to which Fair Rite is certified
- Follow all O.S.H.A. standards and the F/R Safety and Health Policy
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Employer Sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) plan with Employer Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
