Ferrous Material Handler

Schupan & Sons, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kalamazoo seeks a Ferrous Material Handler. This full-time role involves loading/unloading materials, operating yard vehicles, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

People-first culture

Career advancement and growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and match eligibility

Company-paid group life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of previous related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading solid materials using equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment following OSHA regulations.

Skills

Familiarity with computer systems and applications

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Title: Ferrous Material Handler

Classification: Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)

Reports To: Ferrous Supervisor

Position Type: Full-time Shift: 1st

Hours: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Overtime as required

Pay Rate: $18+/hour, depending on education and experience; additional bonuses available

About Schupan

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.

At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day.

We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth.Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan:

• People-first culture
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family,
• HSA, FSA,fitness incentives, wellness premium discount
• 401k and match eligibility
• Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP
  
  

Summary

The Ferrous Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading solid materials using hoisting attachments, a torch, or other equipment, as well as moving bulk material around the yard.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned and management retains the discretion to add, delete, or change the duties at any time).

• Identify and separate materials to properly place them in designated areas for processing
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and reports and potential issues to maintenance
• Operate other yard vehicles including but not limited to dump trucks and roll off trucks as required
• Ensure all yard roads and path-ways are clear of debris and loose material
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensures all OSHA regulations and Company safety polices are followed at all times
• Must be able to communicate effectively: read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos including safety rules, and follow ISO work instructions and procedures
• Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Must be able to work independently and adapt to frequent delays and unexpected events
  
  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required)
• 1-3 months of previous related experience (required)
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with computer systems and applications
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required

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 who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Maintain a seated position for the duration of the shift
• Routinely required to stand and walk
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat and outside weather
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat and outside weather
• Routinely work in noisy environment
• Routinely exposed to moving and mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
  
  

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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