Welding Operator - Community Partner Students Only

Worthington Enterprises; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises in Rhode Island is seeking a Material Handler to move material around the plant using a forklift or crane, package and stage items, and support production lines. The role requires attention to safety, basic math, and strong teamwork to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include tracking orders, following the bill of material for correct packaging, setting up production lines, and performing housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and stand 8 hours daily.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and basic math skills.
• OSHA safety training is required.
• Forklift and crane licenses are required.

Responsibilities

• Move material around plant using a forklift and/or crane.
• Package and stage material for production, finishing, packaging, or shipping.
• Track orders and tag materials; follow bill of material for packaging and skidding.
• Support machines and lines by clearing scrap and ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Perform setup tasks and housekeeping to maintain production flow.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Basic math

English reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift license

Crane license

Job description

Job Description

THIS IS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNER STUDENTS ONLY (JOB CORPS, LINCOLN TECH, NEIT, ETC.) - ALL OTHER APPLICANTS SEE OTHER JOB POSTINGS.

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift and/or crane in order for production to run smoothly. In addition, this role may package/band, weigh, and load/unload material from machines and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This Material Handler is responsible for building arbors and setting up machines for use as well as performing multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift and/or crane for producing, finishing, packaging, or shipping the customer product.
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• May be responsible for basic test line operation.
• Packages finished product for shipment.
• Tracks orders and tags.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hrs a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can operate banding tools
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems - detect defects
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• Minimum 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane license

About Us

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman (propane cylinders), CoMet, Elgen, Garden Weasel, General, HALO, Hawkeye, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, NEXI, Pactool International, PowerCore, Ragasco, Well-X-Trol and XLite, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.