Shipping Operator

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company•Flint, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Operator I prepares pipe for shipment and makes final repairs prior to shipment. This role follows all safety policies and initiates safety improvements. The operator consults with the team leader or shipping list to determine which pipe is required for shipping preparation. They read, understand, and interpret specifications for pipe finishing and for bracing pipe in preparation for shipping. The operator maintains a daily production log and submits it on a daily basis. They assist drivers to position components/pipes properly and complete daily inspections. The role involves measuring wood pieces for stulling or bracing pipe, selecting proper wood pieces, cutting and shaping as required for proper fit in pipe and installation. They place bracings in completed pipe according to shipping specifications, place end caps on pipe, and position bunks onto trucks or rail cars. The operator bands individual pipes and pipe groupings to rail cars. Performs other tasks as instructed by management.

Requirements

Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to read, write, and interpret simple documents and instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations to employees, and members of leadership.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to compute ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs.
Must be able to read and interpret linear and circumference measurements using tape measures and calipers.
Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Must be able to read, interpret, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
Must have the willingness to rotate to different positions as requested by manager or team leader.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience as forklift driver.

Responsibilities

Prepares pipe for shipment and makes final repairs prior to shipment.
Follows all safety policies and initiates safety improvements.
Consults with team leader or shipping list to determine which pipe is required for shipping preparation.
Reads, understands, and interprets specifications for pipe finishing and for bracing pipe in preparation for shipping.
Maintains daily production log and submits it on a daily basis.
Assists drivers to position components/pipes properly.
Completes daily inspections and submits.
Measures wood pieces for stulling or bracing pipe; selects proper wood pieces, cuts and shapes as required for proper fit in pipe and install.
Places bracings in completed pipe according to shipping specifications.
Places end caps on pipe.
Positions bunks on to trucks or rail cars.
Bands individual pipes and pipe groupings to rail car.
Performs other tasks as instructed by management.