Mfg. Support / Shipping & Receiving - Material Handler

Rea Magnet Wire; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 32,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rea Magnet Wire in Guilford, Connecticut, is seeking a Mfg. Support / Shipping & Receiving - Material Handler to assist in production and shipping operations. The role demands expertise in operating equipment safely and effectively managing material flow in a manufacturing environment.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience. A Forklift Certification is required. A comprehensive benefits package is included, along with a starting pay of $22.00/hour with opportunities for increases.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Shipping and Receiving/Material Handling.
• Ability to adjust to changes in equipment/tools.
• Ability to interpret process sheets and production documents.

Responsibilities

• Material handling and production support.
• Aluminum furnace operation and bell furnace setup.
• Shipping and receiving duties related to materials and products.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Ability to operate powered production equipment

Reading and comprehension skills

Ability to follow safe work practices

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Mfg. Support / Shipping & Receiving - Material Handler

Shift

1st Shift (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

Training

Approximately 90 days.

At Rea Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire – we are P O W ERING WHAT'S NEXT. If you’re experienced in operating safely, quality production, and driving process improvements, we want you on our team!

New Start Pay

• $22.00/hour
• $23.00/hour at 90 days
• $23.75/hour at 1 year

Main Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Production Support
• Aluminum Furnace Operation
• Bell Furnace Setup & Operation
• Shipping & Receiving
• Product Inspection & Quality Control
• Safety & Compliance

Shipping

Perform various duties related to receiving materials and supplies, packaging products, and loading finished products onto commercial trucks for shipment.

Material Handler

Ensure material flow through the plant by moving the completed product to the next operation. Set up and operate aluminum furnaces to anneal aluminum and aluminum alloys to a soft temper. Set up and operate bell furnaces to anneal copper and copper base alloys to a soft temper in the absence of the Annealing Operator.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in cycle counting inventory using an RF Gun.
• Operate powered production equipment and scales.
• Follow any other job-related instructions as requested by management.
• Step in for the Annealing Operator when needed.
• Adjust to equipment modifications for continuous improvement.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Vet/Disability Employer

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$22.00 - $23.75 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hr shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Shipping and Receiving/Material Handler: 2 years (Required).
• Forklift Certification
• Reading and comprehension skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to read and interpret process sheets and other production documents
• Ability to adjust to changes in equipment/tools and modifications to existing equipment for the purposes of continuous improvement
• Ability to operate powered production equipment
• Ability to operate the scale computer
• Ability to follow safe work practices in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Preference for candidates demonstrating recent, consistent work history.
• Preference for candidates with strong work ethic, reliability, and a demonstrated commitment to professional growth in a manufacturing setting.

Work Location

In person