1st Shift Mill Stocker

Lock Joint Tub; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lock Joint Tub in South Bend, IN is seeking a mill stocker to manage coil inventory, verify material against shop orders, and document quantities for tubing production. You will operate a forklift, cross-check coil numbers, retag when orders complete, and maintain the mill stocker sheets for shift handoffs.

Union-related shift flexibility is required. Safety training and PPE compliance are essential; order accuracy and timely updates to the Traffic Department help keep production running

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required; basic reading/comprehension of safety rules.
• Forklift certification and ability to operate forklift safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform basic math for inventory calculations and material verification.
• Ability to read shop orders and material master numbers; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and verify coil quantities against shop orders and material specs.
• Move coils from storage to mill dump area using forklift; document movements.
• Retag partial coils for restock and maintain mill stocker sheets.
• Prepare and submit stocker sheets to shift supervisor and Traffic Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Fork lift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Mainframe computer

Job description

Description

HOURS

1st shift = 7am-3pm
2nd shift = 3pm-11pm
3rd shift = 11pm - 7am
*Due to Union bumping rights, applicants must have shift flexibility*

2nd shift premium = $1.80/hr

3rd shift premium = $1.25/hr

SUMMARY

The mill stocker is responsible for the review, retrieval and documentation of all steel coils introduced into the mill Production area used in the manufacturing of tubing by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Retrieves mill stocker and quantity sheets, reviews shop order with Mill Operator(s) for material verification of round size, gauge, material type, master material number and quantity to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
• Goes to "coil storage area" under the applicable round size and checks if material and quantity needed are available. Calculates estimated coils and weight. Checks coil master material number to the shop order master material. Uses computer to verify inventory if necessary. Uses fork lift to move coils to mill coil dump area.
• Places coils on dump stand according to predetermined process. Documents on the mill stocker sheet, under the appropriate mill number, the coil numbers staged at the mill.
• Upon completion of the order, any partial coils are to be retagged and prepared for restock.
• Compiles mill stocker sheet and gives to shift supervisor at end of the shift. Shift supervisor will forward mill stocker sheets to Traffic Department.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Less than high school education; at least 10th grade education or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Fork lift and Overhead Crane Certification

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITES

Ability to use main frame computer to check inventory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand for long periods of time
• Bend and stoop consistently
• Lift and/or carry 50-75 lbs
• Wear PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection and safety toed shoes)
• Grip, grasp or twist using your hands and wrists
• Work up to a 12 hour shift
• Climb stairs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. Employee must wear Personal Protective Equipment provided by the Company and be safety conscious. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.