Material Handling 3rd Shift - 421 Material Handling Nights

Worthington Steel; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Steel in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Material Handler to move material around the plant using a forklift and/or crane, assist with packaging, weighing, and loading, and help set up machines. This role supports production and requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic to maintain safe, quality output.

You will track orders, follow bills of material for packaging, and perform housekeeping and related duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and stand for long periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Competent in basic math and able to read a tape measure.
• Able to operate banding tools and use forklift/crane safely.
• Read and follow detailed work instructions and BOMs.
• Must understand quality policy and follow safety procedures.
• 0–6 months prior experience acceptable.
• Must have OSHA safety training and forklift/crane license.

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift and/or crane for production, finishing, packaging, or shipping.
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
• Moves and stages material to optimize machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and clearing lines of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• Packages finished product for shipment.
• Tracks orders and tags, follows bill of material for proper packaging.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations as required.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks to ensure safe, efficient production and housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Basic math

Read tape measure

Safety awareness

Quality awareness

English proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Banding tools

OSHA training

Job description

Summary

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift and/or crane in order for production to run smoothly. In addition, this role may package/band, weigh, and load/unload material from machines and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This Material Handler is responsible for building arbors and setting up machines for use as well as performing multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift and/or crane for producing, finishing, packaging, or shipping the customer product.
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• May be responsible for basic test line operation.
• Packages finished product for shipment.
• Tracks orders and tags.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hrs a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can operate banding tools
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems – detect defects
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane license