Material Handler

ABB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Material Handler (1st Shift) onsite to operate equipment and convert raw materials into components for final products. You will execute tasks per approved workflows, follow safety guidelines, read work orders and blueprints, and report non-compliance.

You must lift up to 50 lbs, maintain regular attendance, and be available for daily overtime. The role offers hourly pay of $21.89–$27.92, with additional shift premium opportunities on other shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 1 year of experience as a Utility 19 Operator
• Demonstrated commitment to ABB safety policies and hazard communication; must wear PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods at production pace
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, hydraulic lifts, pallet jacks, control systems)
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and inventory tags; perform basic calculations
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance and ability to work daily/weekend overtime, including short-notice shifts

Responsibilities

• Load coils on dereelers and center the hoist over coils
• Use the safety chain when loading coils
• Remove first wrap of coils and place magnet back on coils
• Ensure coils are loaded on both sides of the dereeler at each press end of shift
• Palletize material off conveyors
• Operate electric pallet truck to move pallets/boxes to staging area
• Operate a hoist to hang coils and palletize materials weighing 50 lbs or more
• Operate pneumatic shears, pneumatic stapler and hydraulic lift tables as needed
• Make up boxes to keep production going and leave adequate amount for next shift
• Ensure all lines are cleared at end of shift
• Operate Pick and Place machines when needed
• Daily clean up at end of shift

Skills

PPE compliance

Manual lifting

Tool operation

Reading instructions

Safety policies

Attendance & OT

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year Utility 19 Operator experience

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Pneumatic shears

Hydraulic lifts

Hand/tools & power tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Supervisor

Material Handler - (1st Shift)

ABB is seeking a production material handler position. In this role, you will have the opportunity to operate process equipment or machinery to convert raw materials or semi-finished parts into components or finished parts for a final product at the right time and with the required quality. Each day, you will execute the assigned tasks according to agreed workflows and in accordance with ABB standard processes and safety guidelines and reports any non-compliance. You will also showcase your expertise by operating machines in accordance with the operating manual, work schedule, and/or production order instructions. You will be trained in all positions under Utility 19.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 1 year of experience as a Utility 19 Operator
• Safety Compliance: Demonstrated commitment to ABB safety policies and hazard communication; must properly wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, cut-resistant gloves, and safety sleeves
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motions (gripping, turning, pushing, bending, pulling) while standing/walking for extended periods at production pace
• Equipment & Tool Proficiency: Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (electric chain hoists, pneumatic shears, hydraulic lifts, pallet jacks, control systems)
• Technical Competency: Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and inventory tags; perform basic calculations
• Attendance & Flexibility: Maintain regular, punctual attendance and ability to work daily/weekend overtime, including short-notice shifts

Essential Job Functions:

• Required to load coils on dereelers making sure you have the right size C hook for the coil and centering the hoist over coil.
• Required to use the safety chain when loading coils.
• Remove and cut first wrap off of the coils and place magnet back on the coils.
• Make sure at coils are loaded on both sides of the dereeler at every press at end of shift.
• Required to palletize material off of the conveyors.
• Operates an electric pallet truck to move completed pallets/boxes of lamination to the staging area.
• Operates a hoist to hang coils and when palletizing material that weighs 50 lbs. or over.
• Operates pneumatic shears, pneumatic stapler and hydraulic lift tables, as needed.
• Material handlers will make up boxes to keep production going and must leave adequate amount for next shift made up.
• Makes sure that all lines are cleared at the end of the shift.
• Operates the Pick and Place machines when needed.
• Perform daily clean up at end of the shift.

This Position reports to: Michael Smith (1st Shift)

The work model for the role is:

Onsite

Hourly pay range: $21.89-$27.92

(Shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift)

More about us:

ABB's NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimate Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimate Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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