Associate Material Handler - 2nd Shift

strongtie; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie in McKinney, TX is hiring an Associate Material Handler for the Automatics department to ensure timely delivery of pallets, materials, and finished goods, and to maintain inventory locations.

This full-time, non-exempt role pays $19.00 per hour and requires PIT certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of reach truck experience in a manufacturing setting. You will work in a fast-paced environment with strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• PIT Certification required (will certify at hire).
• 1 year of reach truck experience.
• Math: ability to apply fundamentals of geometry and trig; fractions and percentages.
• Reading: ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence.
• Speaking: ability to present information clearly.
• Reasoning: apply common sense to instructions.
• Problem solving: identify options for manufacturing issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Automatics department to ensure proper delivery of pallets, components, materials and finished goods to designated areas.
• Run production equipment when needed; assist in labeling and packing; coordinate with Fabrication and Shipping to pull finished goods for delivery and maintain locations.
• Keep home locations and component racking organized; maintain area cleanliness and manage scrap/trash.

Skills

Reach truck experience

Math proficiency (geometry, trigonom.)

Reading/writing instructions

Speaking ability

Reasoning

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PIT Certification

Reach truck

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team .

YOU

As an Associate Material Handler you will be responsible for maintaining the workflow of the Automatics department by coordinating with all department personnel to ensure timely delivery of all raw materials and components to proper workstations, coordinating with branch personnel to ensure timely delivery of all finished goods to the proper location, and maintaining locations of all component inventories for the Automatics department.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Assist in all Automatics operations by coordinating with department personnel in order to ensure proper delivery of all pallets, components, material, and finished goods into designated areas by following both verbal and written instructions. (80%)

Run production equipment when required; assist in labeling and packing of items as needed. Coordinate within Fabrication and Shipping dept. to pull finished goods for delivery to Hot Dip Galvanizer. Fill and maintain all home location and component racking. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and area. Maintain all scrap and trash hoppers. (20%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification required (will certify at hire)
• 1 year of reach truck experience
• Math: Ability to apply fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry as well as able to apply concepts of fractions, percentages, and proportions.
• Language: Ability to read and write simple instructions and correspondence.
• Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables encountered in the manufacturing process.
• Problem solving: Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered in the manufacturing process.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job does not require travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in McKinney, TX.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$19.00/ hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will eligible for a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/ .

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This mea