Hi-Lo Operator - 1st Shift

Prospiant; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Hi-Lo Operator to manage material flow and ensure safety in operations. Key responsibilities include safely navigating mobile equipment, performing safety checks, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should be dedicated to customer service, exhibit strong integrity, and demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to operate mobile equipment safely.
• Required to fill out production reports.
• Ability to follow safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks on mobile equipment.
• Transport finished goods within the facility.
• Complete daily paperwork and report production functions.

Skills

Customer Focus

Integrity and Trust

Team Player

Time Management

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

BAG QAP Hastings MI MANUF
Quality Aluminum Products
429 S Michigan Ave
Hastings, MI 49058, USA

BAG QAP Hastings MI MANUF
Quality Aluminum Products
429 S Michigan Ave
Hastings, MI 49058, USA

The main goal of the Hi-Lo Operator is to ensure efficient material flow by keeping operations stocked with materials by performing the following duties. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties)

• Performs required safety checks on mobile equipment prior to operation.
• Safe operation of mobile equipment when pulling, lifting, stacking, tiering, or moving products.
• Safely navigates mobile equipment throughout the facility transporting finished goods to finished goods location(s).
• Performs production reporting functions and any necessary movement information using MRP system.
• Receives inbound freight, raw material and finished goods. Transports goods to appropriate designated location(s).
• Removes, records, and/or weighs scrap from production, finished goods, or other facility areas and dumped into appropriate bins.
• Weighs freight, materials, or products and records weight on tags, labels, production schedules and enters into MRP system when required.
• Complete and turn in all daily required paperwork.
• Follows safety requirements for the facility, warehouse and specific position including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); follows environmental and hazardous waste disposal procedures
• Participates in process improvements, housekeeping and within assigned area and/or within the facility as required or allowed by management

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Integrity and Trust
Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.

Peer Relationships
Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with minimum noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trusts and support of peers; encourages collaboration

Drive for Results
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Functional/Technical Skills
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Written Communications
Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Time Management
Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities. Informing Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

Education and/or Experience
Less than high school education; or one month to three months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language/Reasoning Ability/Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, count in simple units of measurement and or whole numbers. Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out production reports and follow production schedules.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Ability to earn and maintain Forklift license. Must follow all OSHA standards and regulations.

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. You must notify the company if such an accommodation is needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for most of the 8 + hour shift. Must have the ability to use hands to handle, grab, lift, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to navigating pedestrian traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, cold and rain weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is high. The use of hearing protections is encouraged. We also require steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

Work Conditions

This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery and may require lifting up to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required. This is a full-time position and may require some overtime including nights and weekend work.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

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