Material Handler

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

Job summary

Combined Metals Company LLC is seeking an entry-level production associate to support daily fabrication and packaging operations in our Bristol, CT facility. You will set up equipment, monitor production lines, perform basic warehouse tasks, and ensure accurate paperwork and barcoding procedures are followed.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork. Training on lean manufacturing concepts and cross-training to cover shifts and tasks will be provided to help meet company goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities.
• Inspect equipment to identify replacements, malfunctions, and repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Accurately loads material and monitors machine processes and finished product.
• Complete production paperwork and utilize 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.
• Cross-train to help the company meet its goals.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication

Strong organizational skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Willing to learn

Team collaboration

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities
• Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions, and repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Accurately loads material and meticulously monitors machine’s process and finished product.
• Properly completes production 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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