Material Transfer Specialist - 2nd shift

FORT WAYNE METALS in; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay on start date

401k matching

Annual profit sharing

Quarterly bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness coaching programs

Job summary

Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is seeking a Material Transfer Specialist for the 2nd shift (Transportation) to manage logistics for movement of materials, chemicals, and packages. The role includes driving a box truck, loading/unloading, and ensuring DOT/OSHA compliance in daily operations.

The position starts at $22.7944/hour with potential to $26.8169/hour after training and eligibility for shift differential. 40-hour weeks with possible overtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in material handling, shipping, receiving, or cargo delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the planned daily route for accurate and timely delivery and pick up of cargo.
• Read and translate information from work transfer sheets to prioritize deliveries and adjust for changes.
• Prepare, move, load, and unload cargo, securing loads with straps or padding as needed.
• Safely drive box truck to transport cargo between locations in compliance with traffic laws.
• Maintain DOT and OSHA certifications and follow safety programs.
• Complete daily manifests for hazardous materials and provide manifests to Environmental Manager.
• Ensure routine truck maintenance and report malfunctions to Warehouse Team Leader.
• Follow delivery policies and safety procedures, including no-idle zones and tire chocking.
• Keep detailed logs of cargo weight to stay in DOT compliance.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck and workstation.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math & reading

Self-checking

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Box truck

Job description

Material Transfer Specialist - 2nd shift (Transportation)

We're glad you're exploring our Material Transfer Specialist - 2nd shift position and want to share some of the details.

At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

This position follows the Wiredrawer pay track, so it starts at $22.7944/hour. You can make up to $26.8169/hour once fully trained. This position is also eligible for shift differential.

Overview

Determine the logistics for movement of materials, chemicals, packages, supplies, and equipment to FWM facilities in an organized and efficient manner; drive a box truck for daily delivery and pick up of listed items. Loading and unloading of the items to be delivered and picked up at each stop, utilizing a forklift, pallet jack or by hand depending on size and weight of items.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in material handling, shipping, receiving, or cargo delivery preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Follow the planned daily route for accurate and timely delivery and pick up of cargo. Adjust route as necessary to accommodate changes based on new information. Communicate with a variety of personnel within facilities and your Warehouse Team Leader to determine priorities.
• Read, understand, and translate information from work transfer sheets in order to prioritize and adjust for changes to delivery schedule; paying close attention to the details in order to determine if there are errors. Seek clarification to resolve errors.
• Prepare, move, load, and unload cargo. When loading cargo into vehicles, you may need to install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit; recognizing the need for such tools to secure the load. Using hand tools, as necessary.
• Safely drive box truck to transport cargo from one location to another while obeying traffic laws.
• Comply with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations. Maintain all certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• Complete daily manifests for all hazardous materials, keep with correct container provide manifest to Environmental Manager. Ensure compliance with DOT manifests for hazardous material.
• Ensure completion of routine truck maintenance, coordinate, as necessary. Keep the truck fueled. Report vehicle malfunctions to the Warehouse Team Leader.
• Comply with posted signs and follow all delivery policies and procedures, such as shutting off the engine in "no idle zones" and chocking tires.
• Keep detailed log of gross weight of cargo to ensure truck weight is in compliance with DOT regulations at all times. Adjust load size accordingly.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck and workstation.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Possess intermediate math, reading, and writing skills.
• Must be able to work without close supervision and be capable of self-checking completed work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good hand dexterity, preferred.
• Understand and apply safe work practices.
• Must understand how to properly load and balance the truck.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Work hours consist of 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• May work with and around hazardous chemicals.
• Appropriate PPE must be worn where posted and required.
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures may occur.
• Average weights in production range from 10-25 lbs. Maximum weights may exceed 75-80 lbs. on occasion.
• May be required to perform work above shoulder height.
• Frequent bending, twisting, lifting and squatting.
• Sitting for periods of time while operating a motor vehicle.
• Frequent climbing in/out of truck and forklift.
• Loading and unloading cargo with the use of pallet jack/forklift and at times manually securing and rearranging loads

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.
• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.
• Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.
• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.

There are many reasons to apply for this position, and these are just a few. Join us!

Notice to Employees and Applicants

Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please [e-mail] .

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is proud to be committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Fort Wayne Metals is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination.