Material Handler

barrywehmiller; Town of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Afinitas is seeking a skilled Material Handler to support our plant operations in a manufacturing environment. You will review shop drawings, track parts from receipt to completion, and coordinate workflow to meet project milestones.

The role requires blueprint literacy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of material handling and fabrication shop experience, with excellent organization and attention to detail.

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.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment.

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 between departments according to the next step in the process.
• Mark in scheduling software when subcontractor parts are received.
• Communicate with Supervisors and Plant Manager about late parts.
• Generate and attach BOLs in scheduling software for parts moving to subcontractor network.
• Organize all local trucking and shipments.
• Report progress toward project milestones to the Plant Manager.
• Work in other departments as needed as assigned by Utility Supervisor.

Skills

Material handling

Blueprint reading

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team player

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.

• 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