Material Handler / Water Spider

benshawinc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Benshaw in Pittsburgh is seeking a Material Handler / Water Spider to ensure materials are supplied where and when needed. The role emphasizes keeping workstations stocked with materials, tools, and supplies to support production efficiency.

You will move items between areas, perform daily cycle counts, identify waste, and help address bottlenecks. This position requires a HS diploma and manufacturing experience, with strong communication and computer skills and forklift experience being a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong communication and computer skills are required.
• Forklift experience with a sit-down forklift is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations stocked with materials, tools, and supplies needed for production.
• Move materials, parts, and tools between locations to ensure availability.
• Perform daily cycle counts to verify locations and identify missing or misclassified inventory.
• Identify and remove waste materials or inefficiencies from the production process.
• Proactively address bottlenecks or issues in the workflow.
• Communicate material needs or shortages to team members and management.
• Assist in various tasks to support overall production efficiency.
• Return stock to warehouse and assist receiving and general warehouse functions; cross-training in other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Sit-down forklift

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 a 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

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 Employment Opportunity Statement Benshaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Please Note: This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without restriction and without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals on F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other temporary work authorizations. We are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. *LI