Material Handler

Combined Metals Company LLC; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals Company LLC in Bellwood, IL seeks a production operator responsible for operating equipment, loading/unloading, and following safety procedures to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.

You will perform warehouse tasks, complete shipping paperwork, and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives while maintaining good attendance and effective communication.

Overtime may be required as production needs dictate; prior experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math including fractions and decimals; familiarity with Standard/Imperial and metric systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities.
• Perform periodic inspection of equipment and report repairs or issues.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Load and unload materials accurately; complete related paperwork.
• Utilize barcoding system for order picking and shipping paperwork.
• Review and follow shipping order instructions and specifications.
• Read and interpret packaging instructions on work orders.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Strong organizational skills

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Digital calipers

Tape measure

Job description

• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities
• Perform periodic inspection of their equipment as required and report any need repairs or issues
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Accurately loads and unloads material
• Properly completes loading and order pulling paperwork and utilizes a barcoding system.
• Reviews and follows shipping order instructions and specifications.
• Ability to operate an air compressed bander.
• Ability to read packaging instructions on work orders.
• Expected to be able to handle tasks/cross-train to help the company meet its goals.

Required Education and Experience:

• Education and/or experience – High School degree or equivalent. Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Math – Must be able to use and understand simple mathematics, using addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals. Knowledge of the Standard/Imperial measuring system is required and knowledge of the metric system is a plus.
• Understanding and use of basic measuring instruments required; micrometers, digital calipers, tape measure is required.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Work from written specifications and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills
• Maintains a good attendance record
• Generally willing to work overtime
• Ability to work effectively with other employees
• Must have good communication skills
• Be open to learn about lean manufacturing
• Strong organizational skills
• The capacity and desire to learn
• The ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screening

Working Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands):

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The employee is required to: Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, frequently above shoulders, climb steps and/or balance, and walk and/or hear.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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