Pomfret - Receiver

Central Wire•Pomfret, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector. A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products. Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you. Job Summary A Material Handler and/or Shipper is a person trained in the processing of material through the organization. This job description entails work in shipping, receiving, stocking and delivery of parts, supplies, equipment and products in our organization. Movement of materials in our organization ensures the flow through the supply chain, this includes the movement of delivery of parts, supplies, equipment and products through the company from shipments into the company to the production floor and shipments on its way to customers. Work is generated by utilizing standard machinery, materials, people, tools, equipment and ISO/AS work instructions, assuring adherence to quality, continuous improvement and medical standards. Performs other duties as required but which comply with ADA. Essential Job Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily or higher and in a safety conscious manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, other requirements may be added. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Under limited supervision you will be required to perform the following: Continuous Improvement and Training Ensure the work and/or storage areas are clean prior to packing, movement or shipment; as an operation progresses and work debris accumulates; when an operation cannot continue; after an operation is completed and prior to inspection and at the end of each shift. Maintain a clean and organized work area, by following daily housekeeping, PM's and FOD standards. This position requires good personal hygiene practices. This is a clean environment. Complete any training needed to perform your essential duties. Any job-specific quality training deemed necessary by the quality department, including but not limited to, operation of job-specific machines, tools, measurements, gauges, workplace topics, procedures and practices. Work with, and, train new or transfer employees, sharing knowledge and expertise. Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it a more efficient, safer, and enjoyable place to work. Attends and constructively participates in team and/or project meetings as scheduled. Quality Inspect parts, pallets and/or products for surface quality, quantity, color, appearance, diameter and dimensions, as called for by specifications, work orders, purchase orders, pick list, prints and/ or management and bring all quality concerns to the attention of Supervision and/or Purchasing, where applicable. Ensure the following: Receipt of Products and Transfer of Received Goods to the Appropriate Department/Individual: Shipping of Products from pulling of products from inventory to transfer to selected freight provider; Handling of back-orders: RMA Procedures: Resolution of Discrepancies/Exceptions (i.e., partial receipts, partial shipments); Determine any suggestions for process improvements. Timely and accurately provides technical/scheduling/process knowledge to obtain optimum production utilization and minimize scrap loss ensuring proper machine/equipment/people usage. Make necessary adjustments to correct quality defects after consulting with the Supervision. As part of maintenance measures, inspect equipment in use through troubleshooting, checking for any problems in them and fixing them or notifying Maintenance immediately if any, in order to prevent breakdown in the course of work. Regular and predictable "physical presence" on-site attendance is an essential job function and a prerequisite to perform other functions of the job. Employees are expected to be present for their entire required shift; to complete any tasks that have been designated to them; are responsible for the specific duties that go along with their job; being consistent in doing the right thing in all aspects pertaining to their job and working together towards a common goal for the business. Safety Responsible for ensuring that prescribed protective equipment devices are used/worn. Observes safety and security procedures; advises Supervision/Management of potential and actual hazards/conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly at all times; Works in a manner that promotes prevention of accidents/ injuries/illness; practices good hygiene and takes every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of yourself and co-workers. Documentation Documentation must be accurate, legible, readily identifiable, retrievable and completed in a timely fashion. Maintain documentation to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information. Records (paper or electronic) such as: certs, test records, Lotus, Visual (tags, issuing), WO, PO, PMs, logs, pick list, shipping advices and the like are required to prove conformity. Properly complete, remove and/or generate new quality tags such as barcode, hold tags or RMA, etc. Ensure data entry is done timely. Set-Up of Materials/Machines/Assemblies/ Shipments Arrange suppling machines at the beginning and/or end of shift/work orders to ensure that everything is in order, this includes forklifts including monitoring them for unusual noises or movements. Test the machine before main work begins to be sure that it’s in good condition for production. Complete any necessary documentation. Set up/Supply and/or operate machinery and/or shipping/receiving orders from shipping advises, work orders, engineering blueprints, production orders, cable and hardware part number system, daily. Determine operating methods and sequences. Various tasks include examining, labeling, measuring, weighing, scanning and sorting packages so that they can be delivered to internal and/or external customers in a timely manner. Operation/Knowledge of Machines/Equipment/ Material Movement Troubleshoot machine/production problems to determine actual faults. Strictly adhere to specification and ensure good quality work and correct shipping and handling of materials. Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortage during production. Report to Supervision regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progress. Review blueprint/work order to ensure accuracy in production task. Monitor all activities going on, record them for accuracy, clarification, and verification. Discern process variations through periodic checks and make any necessary adjustments. While operating forklifts or handling shipment equipment that are in operation, monitor it closely to detect any signs of malfunctioning that may affect the quality of work/safety and tackle it immediately to avoid it getting worse or excessive scrap/waste. Inspect all finished products, checking for production quality and standards. When it is noticed that some products are not within specification, ensure they are identified as such and Supervision is informed as that is disposition accordingly. Ensure the following: Shipments and/or Receipts are properly authorized: Authorization and Approval. Shipments and/or Receipts are accurately and completely recorded on a timely basis. Shipments and/or Receipts transactions are reliably processed and reported. Shipments and/or Receipts are delivered on time and in a cost-effective manner. Shipments and/or Receipts are adequately secured: Inventory and systems are secured. The delivery process complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Materials received meet required quality standards. Additional Responsibilities Performs in-process inspections of all production orders, manufacturing processes, hardware manufacture, inventory accuracy including physical and system inventory. Records and maintains all inspection and test data completing relevant inspection forms in compliance with QA requirements and department/work order specifications. Able to identify and respond to material/products that are non-conforming. Knows criteria for acceptance/rejection. Familiar with Hold Tags, NMR, RMA’s, First Article Inspection, Disposition of Scrap or Expired Material, and the like, as applicable. An individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Mechanical aides: be able to use the following; C-7 or 16 Hand Cutters, Calculator, Calipers, Forklifts, Gauges, Hoists, Micrometers, Sliding Digital Scale, Stapler, Steel Rule, Tape Measure, Tape Gun, etc. Responsible for loading and unloading material, dispositions material, supply work stations with product, ensure that material is properly marked. Support the production team by assembling parts, and performing other related work as instructed by supervisors. Receiving: Counting parts, checking packing slips for accuracy, processing receipts, labeling of parts, put away of parts into stockroom locations, working with buyers to resolve vendor discrepancies. General: Individual ownership of inventory, providing excellent customer service to all customers, picking parts from inventory locations, cycle counting, maintaining excellent organization and cleanliness of the stockroom/hold areas/, accurate labeling, verification, and troubleshooting discrepancies. Shipping: Packaging finished goods, preparing and processing shipments, domestic and international shipping, performing deliveries and pickups in all weather conditions, accurate inventory of all finished goods, accurate transaction of all finished goods, troubleshooting discrepancies. Have a working knowledge and utilizes a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. A Material Handler/Shipper/Receiver may be crossed trained on other operations or machinery. The following is a list but is not limited to: Barrels, Compactors, Computers, Cranes, Forktrucks, Hoists, Propane Processes, Scales, A working knowledge is defined as: Knowing the proper way to move the equipment/material and set the equipment/material. Know all the controls and how to operate. Know the safety features and danger areas of the equipment (pinch points, emergency stops, and safety switches, etc.). Accountabilities Accountability looks at both effectiveness (whether or not a person is actually doing what should be done and achieving the outcomes desired) and efficiency (whether or not a person is performing in a productive and timely manner). Measures and standards of performance are derived from individual goals and objectives as outlined in reviews, supervision observations and department/company goals. Performance measures look at: Productivity levels, cost-effectiveness and quality of product/service as compared to compliance with error tolerance levels established by customer specifications (RMAs, C/A, rework); Number of customer/client complaints filed; Percentage of scrap produced both individual and collectively; On-time delivery; Accuracy of information entered into databases, on work orders or other documentation; Documentation accuracy and timeliness. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and demonstrates punctuality to scheduled work hours, breaks and lunches, meetings and scheduled appointments. Completes documentation in a timely fashion. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Demonstrated competency in the use of department systems/tools/machinery/documentation. Ability to apply manufacturing principles, standards and procedures in the execution of production/assignments and programs to meet customer requirements and on-time delivery. Diversity - Displays respect and sensitivity for all people regardless of age, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, protected veterans status or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran. Demonstrates awareness. Interpersonal Skills: Able to work well with others. Willing to assist others with their duties when needed to do so. Willingness to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Listens to others with an open mind to differing opinions and ideas. Self-confident and motivated to learn quickly, striving to perform duties at a high level. Handles rapidly changing situations in a professional manner. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contribute to a positive "team" spirit, focusing on positive and not negative aspects of situations, putting the success of the team above personal interests. Quantity - Meets and/ or exceeds productivity standards and/or efficiencies levels; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and efficiently without compromising safety or quality. Essential Knowledge and Skills Analytical / Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Understanding why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands. Attention to Detail: Employees will work with precision equipment, being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Keen attention to detail is required. Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word, Lotus Notes, Excel. Experience with data entry. Previous shipping/receiving computer programs helpful. Language Skills: Be able to speak, read, and comprehend English in order to understand work instructions, policies and procedures, prints, shipping documentation and written communication. Ability to effectively and clearly communicate information and ideas with willingness to share knowledge, skills, and expertise with others. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Mechanical and Technical Skills: Some machines are controlled by computers and employees will need to work with technology. Others are highly mechanical and employees will need to know how and why they work. Read and understand blueprints, invoices, pick lists, schematics, shipping receipts, test results, work orders and other specifications. Essential Experience and Qualifications In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a “protected individual”, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Education and/or Experience Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years of manufacturing experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Valid and maintained driver's licence. Previous fork-lift experience helpful. Physical, Mental, and/or Sensory Requirements (With or without the aide of mechanical devices.) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to input, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Eye-hand-foot coordination essential. High degree of hand/finger dexterity. Requires 100% concentration and alertness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires arduous exertion involving lifting, carrying, walking, pushing, bending and reaching, and may involve the handling of heavy containers/equipment/boxes. Able to stand and sit, on average 50% to 75% of the time, driving forklifts and/or using other required equipment. Repetitive body movements in the movement of product/s. Proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, required. Able to lift and/or transfer 6" spools weighting up to 13 pounds 200 to 400 times per shift. Able to lift and/or transfer 10" spools weighting up to 60 pounds 20 to 100 times per shift. Working Conditions Works in a manufacturing environment focused on cleanliness and safety in accordance with federal and state regulations and company standards. Works in a climate where temperatures vary. May be expected to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, holidays and on other shifts, or short term transfers to other positions when necessary.

Requirements

In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a “protected individual”, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years of manufacturing experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid and maintained driver's licence.
Be able to speak, read, and comprehend English in order to understand work instructions, policies and procedures, prints, shipping documentation and written communication.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Read and understand blueprints, invoices, pick lists, schematics, shipping receipts, test results, work orders and other specifications.
Able to stand and sit, on average 50% to 75% of the time, driving forklifts and/or using other required equipment.
Repetitive body movements in the movement of product/s.
Proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, required.
Able to lift and/or transfer 6" spools weighting up to 13 pounds 200 to 400 times per shift.
Able to lift and/or transfer 10" spools weighting up to 60 pounds 20 to 100 times per shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous fork-lift experience helpful.
Previous shipping/receiving computer programs helpful.

Responsibilities

Ensure the work and/or storage areas are clean prior to packing, movement or shipment
Complete any training needed to perform your essential duties
Work with, and, train new or transfer employees, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement
Inspect parts, pallets and/or products for surface quality, quantity, color, appearance, diameter and dimensions
Ensure Receipt of Products and Transfer of Received Goods to the Appropriate Department/Individual
Ensure Shipping of Products from pulling of products from inventory to transfer to selected freight provider
Ensure Handling of back-orders
Ensure RMA Procedures
Ensure Resolution of Discrepancies/Exceptions (i.e., partial receipts, partial shipments)
Timely and accurately provides technical/scheduling/process knowledge to obtain optimum production utilization and minimize scrap loss ensuring proper machine/equipment/people usage
Make necessary adjustments to correct quality defects after consulting with the Supervision
Inspect equipment in use through troubleshooting, checking for any problems in them and fixing them or notifying Maintenance immediately if any, in order to prevent breakdown in the course of work
Responsible for ensuring that prescribed protective equipment devices are used/worn
Observes safety and security procedures
Uses equipment and materials properly at all times
Works in a manner that promotes prevention of accidents/ injuries/illness
Maintain documentation to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information
Properly complete, remove and/or generate new quality tags such as barcode, hold tags or RMA, etc.
Arrange suppling machines at the beginning and/or end of shift/work orders to ensure that everything is in order
Set up/Supply and/or operate machinery and/or shipping/receiving orders from shipping advises, work orders, engineering blueprints, production orders, cable and hardware part number system, daily
Troubleshoot machine/production problems to determine actual faults
Strictly adhere to specification and ensure good quality work and correct shipping and handling of materials
Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortage during production
Report to Supervision regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progress
Review blueprint/work order to ensure accuracy in production task
Monitor all activities going on, record them for accuracy, clarification, and verification
Discern process variations through periodic checks and make any necessary adjustments
Inspect all finished products, checking for production quality and standards
Performs in-process inspections of all production orders, manufacturing processes, hardware manufacture, inventory accuracy including physical and system inventory
Records and maintains all inspection and test data completing relevant inspection forms in compliance with QA requirements and department/work order specifications
Able to identify and respond to material/products that are non-conforming
Responsible for loading and unloading material, dispositions material, supply work stations with product, ensure that material is properly marked
Support the production team by assembling parts, and performing other related work as instructed by supervisors
Counting parts, checking packing slips for accuracy, processing receipts, labeling of parts, put away of parts into stockroom locations, working with buyers to resolve vendor discrepancies
Packaging finished goods, preparing and processing shipments, domestic and international shipping, performing deliveries and pickups in all weather conditions, accurate inventory of all finished goods, accurate transaction of all finished goods, troubleshooting discrepancies