Material Handler

Pursuit Aerospace; New York, Whitesboro (NY, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Material Handler to join their team. This role involves moving and managing materials throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and mathematical skills, along with a valid driver's license and fork truck experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the production of complex aircraft engine components. If you're looking to grow in a supportive and innovative workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and dispatch movement of materials between work centers.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Blueprint interpretation

Common sense understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year of related experience

Tools

Fork Truck

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Material Handler

Non-Exempt

Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes.

Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. Visit our website @ pursuitaero.com

Always Pursuing Better.

Purpose/ Summary:

The Material Handler position is responsible for moving and transferring raw material, detail parts, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, reworked and miscellaneous components through all of the phases of manufacturing and testing processes.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Under General Supervision:

• Monitors and dispatches the movement of materials from work center to work center
• Motorized fork truck utilization
• Ensures that the work center that is performing the operation reviews and signs off on the process sheets
• Makes recommendations to improve the organization of the shop floor and expand visual control systems
• Operates electric pallet jack and all other required material handling equipment to ensure the safe transportation of product to the appropriate work center without the part incurring damage
• Advises the appropriate Supervisor and/or Production Planner of any hardware on hold due to paperwork or systems related problems
• Conducts a visual inspection (view for dents, dings, scratches etc.) of the product for any obvious damage before transporting from any of the outgoing shelves; immediately notifies the respective Supervisor of the area of any damage
• Notifies respective and immediate Supervisors of any damage that occurs during the transportation of product
• Assists team with various duties (receive, store, issue, cycle count and kit etc). when outgoing shelves are empty
• Returns empty racks to their respective locations or where needed throughout the day
• Keeps racks and material handling equipment clean and free of dust and foreign objects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Computer skills
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience
• Valid New York drivers license
• Fork Truck experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil based lubricants and cleaning solutions; occasionally exposure to moderate cold and extreme heat; noise level in the work environment is usually middling. Fork truck utilization is a large portion of the role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; ability to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch; occasionally required to sit; must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds; vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pursuit Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $23.00- $30,00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, and geographic location. Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.