Plate Saw Operator 2nd Shift

Schupan; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Schupan in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Plate Saw Operator to handle material cutting, transfer, and packaging support. You will read schedules, move items by forklift, and ensure accuracy with measuring tools.

The role requires at least 1 year in an industrial setting, forklift experience or willingness to become certified, and basic data entry on a computer. A safety-focused, reliable team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial or similar setting.
• Forklift experience preferred, or ability to become certified.
• Experience performing data entry using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Read production schedules and determine items to move or distribute.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools and ensure specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow ISO quality procedures.
• Support packaging, raw material supply, and shipping activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry

Math basics

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

TitlePlate Saw OperatorClassificationNon-ExemptDepartment70DReports toShift SupervisorPosition Type and Expected Work HoursFull-timeHours based on shiftRevision10/2025CORE VALUESSchupan expects all coworkers to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct by exhibiting behaviors that reflect our core values:Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.Sustainability - We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our communities, our people, our environment and to the long-term success of our business.Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others’ diverse perspectives and experiencesSUMMARYThe Plate Saw Operator ensures efficient saw operation by handling material cutting, organization, and distribution, while also supporting packaging, raw material supply, truck unloading, and production/fabrication activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUtilize machinery for the transfer and cutting of material.Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order and determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed (by forklift or other means necessary).Maintain a safe working environment and continually follow MIOSHA, or applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.Measure finished parts with precision tools, such as tape measure and calipers, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.Must have basic math skills in order to comprehend decimals and fractions.Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility.Fill work orders or requests for material.Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves.Locate material in our inventory system.Deliver Packages to the staging area.Retrieve material and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.Comply with mandated ISO quality procedures at all times and assist with periodic review of related policies and procedures.Maintain cleanliness of work area.Must be able to handle high stress situations.Maintains regular and predictable attendance.Exhibits values that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability and Compassion.Perform other duties as assigned.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENTTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum 1 year of experience working in an industrial, or similar, setting.Prior forklift experience (preferred), or ability to become certified in forklift operation.Prior experience performing data entry using a computer.PHYSICAL DEMANDSRoutinely required to stand and walk; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms and hands; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlRoutinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, lifting and pullingRoutinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 poundsSpecific vision requirements include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSRoutinely work in a noisy (company-provided hearing protection is required) and non-temperature-controlled environment.Able to work in an environment where lock-out/tag-out is a standard safety practice.Routinely work in environment with gas-powered and other forklifts and machinery.The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.