3rd Shift - Material Handler III - Water Spider

Hillphoenix; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillphoenix in Iowa is seeking a Material Handler II – Water Spider to support the sheet metal, welding, painting, and kitting processes on the 3rd shift. You will track parts, resolve issues, read job orders and blueprints, and help ensure smooth flow across departments.

This role requires a HS diploma, at least three years of manufacturing experience, and comfort with handheld tools and measuring devices.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist department with tracking parts and resolving issues.
• Read and interpret job orders, BOMs, blueprints.
• Lead responsibilities when needed.
• Support lean initiatives and CI events.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Deliver expedited parts to lines.
• Identify parts and tools required.
• Use measuring tools accurately.

Skills

Production operations

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Lean initiatives

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler II – Water Spider (Sheet metal, Welding, Paint, Kitting)

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Shift: 3rd

What We Are Looking For

The Water Spider is responsible for understanding the department’s processes and needs to provide support to assigned department such as tracking down parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members as well as across different departments.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Demonstrated understanding of production operations


• Assist assigned department with tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members


• Assume some or all Lead responsibilities when needed


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time-to-time as directed by supervisor


• Read and comprehend a job order, bill of materials, blueprint, text, or schematic drawings


• Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information and identify proper tools needed to perform duties in respective area


• Assist with lean initiatives on the floor and participate and/or lead continuous improvement events


• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations


• Organize and realign tables from cutting to the press breaks for bending.


• Help sort and coordinate outsourced parts and incorporate them into the correct color.


• Track and deliver expedited parts from Fab and Fab support areas to the correct line.


• Utilize appropriate information given on material gauging and dimensioning


• Read rulers, tape measurers, metal squares, and other measuring instruments


• Identify maintenance needed on equipment and tooling


• Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner


• Use proper safety equipment and apparel required for each operation in each product line or work cell


• Perform other duties as assigned

What are the basic qualifications?

• High School Diploma/GED required


• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Team oriented – values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player


• Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving


• A fast learner able to quickly come up to speed on business processes to manage and serve the needs of the organization


• A passion for getting things right


• Can-do attitude, committed to finding solutions


• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings


• Demonstrated proficiency with handheld tools and other measuring devices


• Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction

Physical Demands

• Occasionally – Sitting, Climbing/Balancing, Stooping/Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Pushing/Pulling, Gripping, Pinching, Neck Rotation/Extension, and Lift/Carry up to 50lbs.


• Frequently – Standing, Reaching, Foot Use, Visual Acuity (Near/Far), and Lift/Carry up to 25lbs.


• Constantly – Walking and Lift/Carry up to 10lbs.


• Occasionally – Occurs up to 1/3 of the time


• Frequently – Occurs 1/3 to 2/3 of the time


• Constantly – Occurs 2/3 or more of the time