Water Spider/Kitter/Material Handler

PDM; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM is seeking a diligent material handler to support the fabrication shop. The role involves moving steel components, building kits from drawings and bills of materials, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

You’ll operate forklifts and overhead cranes, verify identifications, and communicate shortages to supervisors. This is a full-time, on-site position with year-round duties in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, warehouse, or material-handling preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, piece marks, labels, and material IDs.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely move structural steel, plates, metals, parts, and fabricated components.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, carts and other material handling equipment.
• Verify material identification, piece marks, quantities, and locations before moving material.
• Build complete kits based on drawings, piece marks, BOMs, and production requirements.
• Identify missing or incorrect components and report shortages to supervisor.
• Stage materials at the workstation as needed; maintain organized storage areas.
• Keep aisles and work areas clear and maintain a sense of urgency while working safely.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Measuring tools

Job description

Description

Reports to: Senior Parts Foreman

Job Overview: This position serves as a critical support role for the fabrication shop. The employee will move and stage steel components, build and deliver kits, maintain organized work areas, replenish supplies, assist with loading and unloading, and anticipate the needs of fabrication personnel.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Safely move structural steel, plates, miscellaneous metals, parts, and fabricated components throughout the facility
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, carts and other material handling equipment.
• Verify material identification, piece marks, quantities, and locations before moving material
• Build complete kits based on drawings, piece marks, bills of material, cut lists, and production requirements
• Identify missing, damaged, or incorrect components before the kit reaches the fabricator.
• Communicate all shortages and discrepancies to your supervisor
• Stage materials at the appropriate workstation as it is needed
• Maintain accurate and organized material storage areas
• Keep aisles, access points, staging areas, and work areas clear
• Maintain a sense of urgency while working safely and accurately

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, warehouse, or material-handling environment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, gathers, piece marks, labels, and material identification
• Ability to accurately count, measure, and identify material and components
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn structural steel fabrication processes and shop terminology
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to jump in and help whenever needed to support production

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 3+ years experience in a relevant area in a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, warehouse, or material-handling environment preferred.
• Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works indoors and outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.