Wire Cutting Machine Operator

Granite City Electric Supply Company•Chicopee, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Granite City Electric Supply is seeking a Wire Cutting Machine Operator for their Chicopee, MA location. This role involves both clerical and physical warehouse duties, including inventory management, receiving, storing, picking, and shipping of materials. The company has been serving electrical contractors and various customers for over 100 years, with numerous branches across several states and is the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. The Wire Associate will perform tasks such as assembling electrical wire leads, maintaining inventory, and assisting with wire machine preventative maintenance. Training will be provided for the right candidates.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Mechanically inclined.
High lift certification.
Forklift certification.
Camp truck certification.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Good math skills.
Good communication skills.
Good reading skills.
Ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment.
Ability to work independently to meet assigned project deadlines.
Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in expected time frames.
Adaptability / flexibility / willing to change & adjust with business conditions.
Coachable & actively participates in coaching process.
Team player, Multi-tasker.
Works with a sense of urgency.
Ability to lift between 70 lbs - 125 lbs on a repetitive and ongoing basis.
Ability to walk/stand all day.
Must be able to bend and stoop frequently.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forklift operations and warehouse equipment preferred.
Previous electrical wire/cable cutting experience a plus.
Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for any of the above.

Responsibilities

Moves material in a safe manner manually or by using forklift, pallet jack, handcart or another device.
Accurately counts, checks, prepares, and locates items being received or shipped.
Assists with the maintenance of inventory and the upkeep of the department.
Completes paperwork, documentation, and data input in accordance with established procedures.
Assembles electrical wire leads based on work order and color codes.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge of GCE policies and procedures, general product knowledge, participates in training, and attends meetings as requested.
Acts in helpful and cooperative manner towards customers and co-workers.
Participates in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment.
Must acquire a working knowledge of the Eclipse software support system.
Maintaining GCE Lots/Reels program through Eclipse.
Assists in monthly “Rapid Reel” inventory and the proper storage of the reels.
Assists in wire machine preventative maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.