Material Transfer Specialist - 2nd shift

Fort Wayne Metals; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Annual Profit Sharing

401k matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fort Wayne Metals is seeking a Material Transfer Specialist for 2nd shift to coordinate movement of materials, load and unload cargo, and drive a box truck between facilities. The role requires basic computer use, strong attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards. DOT/OSHA certifications must be maintained."

The position offers an hourly wage starting at $22.7944 and can reach $26.8169 with training, plus eligibility for shift differentials and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow daily route for delivery and pickup of cargo; adjust as needed.
• Read and translate transfer sheets to prioritize deliveries; resolve errors.
• Prepare, move, load, and unload cargo; secure loads with strapping/bracing as needed.
• Safely drive box truck to transport cargo between locations.

Skills

Basic computer functions

Math reading writing

Self-checking

Attention to detail

Hand dexterity

Safe work practices

Load balancing truck

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

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.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • 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.

Mental Wellness

• 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.

Social Wellness

• 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.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching