SHIPPING OPERATOR-2nd Shift (1:30 PM - 10:00 PM)

STEELSUMMIT HOLDINGS INC•La Vergne, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Operator maintains the efficient flow of materials within the shipping and receiving department. The role involves shipping, inspecting, staging, and handling materials safely and efficiently in a steel manufacturing facility. Operators work with supervision and/or coworker assistance readily available. Attendance is closely monitored because unscheduled absences may affect the ability to meet customer requirements. Management may change this job description or add duties at any time.

Requirements

  • High school education or GED.
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Ability to remain on one’s feet on a concrete floor for the entire shift.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.
  • Precise hand-eye coordination for handling equipment and materials.
  • Ability to hear warning signals and communicate in a noisy environment.
  • Problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting operational issues.
  • Ability to make quick decisions, adapt to changing demands, and work under pressure.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks and maintain focus for extended periods.

Responsibilities

  • Operate overhead cranes to pull and stage materials for processing.
  • Unload coils from trucks and rail cars safely and precisely.
  • Use transfer buggies to transport and stage materials within the facility.
  • Operate forklifts to remove scrap materials and place them in designated outside scrap roll-off boxes.
  • Interpret processing orders and select the correct materials for processing.
  • Use RF scanners to manage material locations within the facility.
  • Report damaged materials to the Quality department through reject reports.
  • Repair damaged materials, regardless of their status.
  • Interpret mill receiving paperwork to support material processing.
  • Complete Receiving Inspection Reports for each received coil according to established standards.
  • Receive machinery into Stelplan for inventory management.
  • Interpret mill and computer-generated tags for received materials.
  • Inspect materials for non-conformities and report damage or discrepancies on the shipping report to the supervisor.
  • Maintain orderly work areas and follow production schedules.
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with team members.
  • Follow safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment.
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