1st Shift Material Handler: Coil Loading & Palletizing

ABB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Material Handler (1st Shift) onsite to operate equipment and convert raw materials into components for final products. You will execute tasks per approved workflows, follow safety guidelines, read work orders and blueprints, and report non-compliance.

You must lift up to 50 lbs, maintain regular attendance, and be available for daily overtime. The role offers hourly pay of $21.89–$27.92, with additional shift premium opportunities on other shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 1 year of experience as a Utility 19 Operator
• Demonstrated commitment to ABB safety policies and hazard communication; must wear PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods at production pace
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, hydraulic lifts, pallet jacks, control systems)
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and inventory tags; perform basic calculations
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and ability to work daily/weekend overtime, including short-notice shifts

Responsibilities

• Load coils on dereelers and center the hoist over coils
• Use the safety chain when loading coils
• Remove first wrap of coils and place magnet back on coils
• Ensure coils are loaded on both sides of the dereeler at each press end of shift
• Palletize material off conveyors
• Operate electric pallet truck to move pallets/boxes to staging area
• Operate a hoist to hang coils and palletize materials weighing 50 lbs or more
• Operate pneumatic shears, pneumatic stapler and hydraulic lift tables as needed
• Make up boxes to keep production going and leave adequate amount for next shift
• Ensure all lines are cleared at end of shift
• Operate Pick and Place machines when needed
• Daily clean up at end of shift

Skills

PPE compliance

Manual lifting

Tool operation

Reading instructions

Safety policies

Attendance & OT

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year Utility 19 Operator experience

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Pneumatic shears

Hydraulic lifts

Hand/tools & power tools

Job description

ABB is seeking a Production Material Handler (1st Shift) onsite to operate equipment and convert raw materials into components for final products. You will execute tasks per approved workflows, follow safety guidelines, read work orders and blueprints, and report non-compliance.

You must lift up to 50 lbs, maintain regular attendance, and be available for daily overtime. The role offers hourly pay of $21.89–$27.92, with additional shift premium opportunities on other shifts.