Materials Handler (EG)

Southwire Company; Hawesville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (401

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, Hawesville, KY, seeks a Warehouse Associate to move product from production to the warehouse, enter cable into inventory, and maintain packaging and housekeeping. The role uses a 12-hour rotating shift with a competitive pay rate and benefits.

Education requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent; forklift experience is preferred. Safety gear is required and a strong team orientation is essential for daily warehouse tasks.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical education or training is preferred.
• Experience: Material handling or other relatable experience and previous forklift operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Moves product from production areas to the warehouse.
• Enters cable into inventory and completes packaging.
• Maintains warehouse organization and housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Scanners

Computer

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well‑being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:Hawesville, KY

Shift: 12 hour rotating

Pay Rate: $30.07 – $30.07

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Moves product from production areas to the warehouse. Enters cable into inventory and completes packaging. Maintains warehouse organization and housekeeping.

General Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical education or training is preferred.

Experience: Material handling or other relatable experience and previous forklift operation is preferred.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Works effectively as a team member.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other mobile equipment.
• Ability to lift and push material and packaging required by warehouse task.

Occasional Work Requirements:

• Assists Shipping Clerks as time allows, or as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned when required.

SAFETY RULES:

• Wears all required safety equipment.
• Reports all safety violations and hazards to Supervisor and/ or Manager.
• Works in a safe manner to prevent accidents.
• Never operates equipment that is not working properly or has safety features missing. Always reports defective or improperly operating equipment.

Tools and Equipment:

• Scanners
• Computer

Material Handled:

• Aluminum rod and/ or cable products
• Packaging supplies

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.