Material Handler

Combined Metals Company LLC; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals Company LLC in Indiana is hiring a production operator to set up equipment, run lines, and perform warehouse tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will read work orders, measure with calipers and micrometers, monitor processes, maintain safety, complete paperwork, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic math and measurement understanding required.
• Ability to read work orders and follow instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up production equipment and supplies before job orders.
• Operate equipment safely for production processing.
• Perform warehouse responsibilities.
• Inspect equipment for replacements, malfunctions, and repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Load material and monitor machine process and finished product.
• Complete production paperwork and use barcoding system.
• Review shipping orders and specifications.
• Read packaging instructions on work orders.
• Cross-train to help the company meet its goals.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 1st shift: 6am-2pm

Essential Functions

• 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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