2nd and 1st Shift Material Handler

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Lock Joint Tube LLC

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Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

South Bend, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

The Material Handler retrieves Work In Progress (WIP) and/or finished goods from production areas and places them in designated locations according to work orders. Responsibilities include operating material handling equipment like tow motors and overhead cranes, inspecting material condition, and ensuring proper tagging.

We are seeking a motivated individual to handle materials within our production environment. Key requirements include the ability to read instructions, operate machinery like tow motors and overhead cranes, and inspect materials for defects. A background of less than high school education up to 6th grade is accepted with some related experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Material Handling

Shift Flexibility

Reading Work Orders

Material Conveyance

Tow Motor Operation

Overhead Crane Operation

Banding Equipment Operation

Safety Checklist Completion

Material Inspection

Lifting Heavy Objects

Forklift Operation

Cleaning Equipment

Basic Algebra

Basic Geometry

Following Instructions

Wearing PPE

Job Description

Description

HOURS
1st shift = 7am-3pm
2nd shift = 3pm-11pm
3rd shift = 11pm - 7am
*Due to Union bumping rights, applicants must have shift flexibility*

2nd shift premium = $1.80/hr

3rd shift premium = $1.25/hr

SUMMARY
Retrieves WIP and/or finished goods from Mill production and/or Finishing production and places these products into the appropriate designated area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain material or containers to be moved.
  • Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
  • Removes material from mills or required in a manner as not to impede production.
  • Visually inspects outside of lift for rust, weld splits, scratches and dents.
  • Checks material tag number and matches material number on shop order. Checks for proper tag placement and makes correction if needed.
  • Operates tow motors, overhead cranes and banding equipment.
  • Ability to do functions of mill bander including blowing out of material.
  • Does complete safety checklist on lift truck or crane for each shift worked.
  • Inspects material for defects and follows appropriate measures for chips & scarfing, dents, rust and packaging.
  • Lifts heavy objects with forklift and cleans work area, machines and equipment to assist machine operators.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Less than high school education; or at least 6th grade education or equivalent; up to one month related experience for training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Forklift Training. Overhead Crane Training a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Stand for long periods of time
-Bend and stoop consistently
- Lift and/or carry 50-75 lbs
-Wear PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection and safety toed shoes)
- Grip, grasp or twist using your hands and wrists
- Work up to a 12 hour shift
- Climb stairs

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must wear Personal Protective Equipment provided by the Company and be safety conscious.

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Lock Joint Tube LLC

Lock Joint Tube manufactures mechanical and structural grade steel tubing from hot rolled, cold rolled, aluminized and galvanized steel, Lock Joint Tube services fabricators, distributors, and OEMs with different sizes and shapes. Lock Joint Tube serves numerous market segments. In hospitals, you'll find our tubing in IV stands, bedside tables and chairs as well as for railings throughout medical facilities. On the road and near beaches as components for boat trailers. Or in your neighborhood as the support members of satellite TV dishes. Lock Joint Tube provides the automotive market with a variety of component parts from exhaust systems on tractor trailer rigs to running board assemblies on sports utility vehicles to structural beams on Class A motor home chassis to the steel frames of trucks such as the Ford F-150. For the office furniture and institutional furnishings market, our material is specified for desks, chairs, tables, office partitions and cafeteria furnishings. In retail stores, our tubing forms the structure for many of the chrome plated and painted racks, shelving and merchandising islands for an assortment of goods. We understand existing marketplace needs as well as prospective opportunities. Lock Joint Tube supports fabricators as well as original equipment manufacturers. The issue may be a critical dimension, a surface finish or a severe fabricating requirement. Regardless, we share your concerns and your need to find the best possible solution.

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