Material Handler / Water Spider

Benshaw, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Benshaw, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Material Handler / Water Spider to ensure materials are stocked at every workstation and readily available for production.

You will move parts and tools, perform daily cycle counts, identify waste, address bottlenecks, and support cross-training across departments to improve overall throughput.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations stocked with materials, tools, and supplies for production.
• Move materials, parts and tools to appropriate locations as needed.
• Perform daily cycle counts and verify inventory locations.
• Identify and remove waste or inefficiencies in the process.
• Proactively address bottlenecks and workflow issues.
• Communicate material needs and shortages to team and management.
• Support overall production efficiency and cross-training across departments.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Overview:

Ensuring materials are supplied where and when they are needed. Among other tasks, responsible for keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, ultimately contributing to overall higher productivity of production operations.

We are currently seeking a variety of Material Handler / Water Spider to support our Electrical Wiring Dept.

Location: Benshaw, 615 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for keeping workstations fully stocked with materials, tools, and supplies needed for production.
• Move materials, parts, and tools from one location to another, ensuring they are readily available when needed.
• Perform daily cycle counts of materials, to ensure that materials are in their proper locations and identify any missing or misclassified inventory.
• Identify and remove waste materials or inefficiencies from the production process.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks or issues in the workflow.
• Communicate with team members and management about material needs, shortages, or potential issues.
• Assist in various tasks to support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the production process.
• Performs other duties including but not limited to- Returning stock to warehouse, assisting receiving department, and general warehouse function
• Ability and willingness to complete other duties as assigned.
• This role involves cross-training opportunities in other departments to enhance skills and support team needs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Previous experience operating a sit-down fork truck a plus.

Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That’s why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.

Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you.

• We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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