Water Spider II - Skilled Material Handler - Day Shift

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a Water Spider II to coordinate material movement and ensure production flow in assigned manufacturing areas. This role builds on Water Spider I duties, using schedules, blueprints and production systems to identify material requirements and address interruptions, while maintaining 5S and PPE standards.

The Water Spider II will verify material needs, organize parts, and collaborate with Supervisors to prevent production delays, supporting a safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand English.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material movement and availability within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Review models, blueprints, and production schedules to identify material requirements.
• Escalate material shortages and production concerns to the Team Lead and Supervisor.
• Maintain 5S workplace organization and proper PPE usage.
• Operate basic measuring tools to verify part dimensions.

Skills

English reading

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Water Spider II is an experienced material-handling and production-support position responsible for independently coordinating material movement and availability within assigned manufacturing areas. In addition to performing Water Spider I responsibilities, the Water Spider II uses production schedules, fabrication plans, check sheets, blueprints/models, and manufacturing systems to identify material requirements and proactively address potential production interruptions.

Requirements

• Prioritize material-handling activities based on production needs, including organizing parts and locating missing materials.
• Independently follow the processes, procedures, and work instructions associated with the assigned work center.
• Access computer systems to review models and blueprints and verify correct material and part requirements.
• Use fabrication plans and check sheets to determine material requirements, organize parts, and locate missing components.
• Understand and use the ANDON system, including properly entering ANDONs and following the established escalation process.
• Monitor the production schedule and identify material or process issues that could negatively impact production.
• Verify completion of fabrication plans and confirm that required work has been completed.
• Escalate material shortages and production concerns to the appropriate Team Lead and Supervisor.
• Recognize parts by name and visual characteristics.
• Apply knowledge of the assembly process to determine where parts are required, where applicable.
• Use measuring tools to double-check the bend quality of parts coming from the bending work center.
• Apply knowledge of shop-floor processes to assist Supervisors with root-cause analysis related to missing-part issues.

• Operate power/hand tools, basic measuring equipment, including tape measures and calipers, to verify part dimensions.
• Adhere to established work schedules, break periods, and company policies regarding phone use, smoking, music, and general workplace conduct.
• Consistently wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, safety footwear, and other designated safety equipment.
• Support and maintain 5S workplace organization standards and housekeeping requirements within the assigned work center.
• Understand and follow quality standards and workmanship requirements for assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Perform other material-handling and production-support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required. Previous material handling experience preferred.
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English