1st Shift Machine Operator

Banner Industries, Inc.; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co. is seeking a machine operator for a 6:00am to 2:30pm shift in Indiana. You will operate assigned machinery to process customer orders accurately and safely, meeting exact specifications.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, adjusting machinery per orders, reporting wear or defects, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Some warehouse duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement and math skills required.
• Knowledge of warehouse concepts and safety.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• PC literacy and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machine(s) per procedures.
• Safely adjusts machinery to meet customer orders.
• Reports defects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• May assist with Warehouse Operator duties as needed.

Skills

Basic measurement competency

Basic math competency

Warehouse concepts

Strong work ethic

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Forklift certification

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

Job description

This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines in a production environment. Operates assigned power equipment to process orders which meet customer requirements.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm
Salary: $20/hr + incentive eligible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates assigned machine(s) that produce products in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.


• Safely adjusts and utilizes machine according to exact customer order requirements.


• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; Performs set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.


• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.


• May assists with Warehouse Operator responsibilities as needed

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity


• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)


• Heavy lifting (frequent 50 - 75 lbs)


• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)


• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Basic measurement competency


• Basic math competency


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment


• Strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent


• One year of work experience


• One year of equipment experience


• PC literacy


• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Overview:

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.