Material Handler

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Town of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Afinitas, a BW Forsyth unit, seeks a material handling professional for a manufacturing support role in the United States. You will review shop drawings, track parts, and coordinate workflow to meet project milestones in a plant environment.

The position requires 2-4 years in material handling, 2 years in fabrication shops, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits accompany day-one eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of material handling experience.
• 2 years’ experience in fabrication shop environment.
• 2 years’ experience with reading blueprints.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings and other pertinent project information to identify and understand the scope of work for each project.
• Interpret job schedule and track all parts from material receipt, to completion.
• Coordinate workflow to meet the established schedule milestones.
• Move completed parts from designated department complete areas to the next location based on the next step for the part.
• Mark in job scheduling software when subcontractor parts are received.
• Communicate with Supervisors and Plant Manager when parts are in danger of being late.
• Generate and attach BOLs in job scheduling software for parts moving to subcontractor network.
• Organize all local trucking.
• Communicate progress of workflow toward achievement of project milestones to the Plant Manager.
• Work in other departments as needed when not actively performing duties above, delegated by Utility Supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Material handling

Blueprint reading

Fabrication shop experience

Communication

Organization

multitasking

Job description

About Us:

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review shop drawings and other pertinent project information to identify and understand the scope of work for each project.
• Interpret job schedule and track all parts from material receipt, to completion.
• Coordinate workflow to meet the established schedule milestones.
• Responsible for moving completed parts from designated department complete areas to the next location based on what step is next for the part.
• Mark in job scheduling software when subcontractor parts are received.
• Communicate with Supervisors and Plant Manager when parts are in danger of being late.
• Generate and attach BOLs in job scheduling software, for parts moving to subcontractor network.
• Organize all local trucking.
• Communicate progress of workflow toward achievement of project milestones to the Plant Manager.
• Work in other departments as needed when not actively performing duties above, delegated by Utility Supervisor.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years of material handling experience
• 2 years’ experience in fabrication shop environment
• 2 years’ Experience with reading blueprints
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. Employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.

Compensation: The approximate pay range for this position is $22-24/hour.

Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location.

Our complete benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match…all starting on day one!

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Afinitas

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.