Material Handler

Vantedge Medical

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wheeling, Illinois

In Person

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Responsibilities

The Material Handler manages raw inventory by supplying bar stock to production equipment and updating computerized inventory systems. They are also responsible for moving staged parts between departments and managing the scrap metal process.

Qualifications

Job Description

Description

Material Handler

Full-time | Permanent | Hourly | Night Shift

5:00 pm - 3:30 am | 5 days per week (Some OT may be required) 

Starting pay: $20 DOE | Plus a 10% Shift Premium

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role:

The material handler oversees raw inventory process by supplying material (bar stock) to production equipment as specified by inventory report or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare raw inventory by conditioning bar ends using powered grinding equipment
  • Maintain barstock inventory through computerized inventory system, and update inventory sheet daily
  • Cooperation with Tool Crib on raw inventory management
  • Move staged parts between departments to expedite processing
  • Assist with scrap metal process by emptying scrap barrels, assist with loading / unloading services
  • Recover production scrap from machines on a frequency outlined by management
  • Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies and hand trucks in congested areas to move raw stock or reorganize storage
  • Knowledge of record keeping practices and GDP
  • Knowledge of safety practices
  • Assist other departments as specified by supervisor or Manager

Requirements

  • Cooperative, team-focused attitude
  • Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands to handle raw inventory in lengths up to 12 feet
  • Good eyesight and hearing necessary to operate a forklift
  • Forklift operators must be mobile enough to turn in the driver’s seat and drive backwards with no problem. 
  • Ability to be trained, certified, and licensed on forklift, pallet jacks and other tools needed to perform the tasks of the job. 
  • Must be 18 years old.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull 40 + pounds regularly.
  • Ability to stand/walk throughout the day for entire shift
  • Ability to read, write and understand English and follow standard operating procedure instructions. 

Vantedge Medical

Vantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 100 years, we have been partnering with customers in complex precision manufacturing and assembly with differentiated engineering, prototyping support, and quality systems for diverse medical markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Radiation Oncology, Surgical Instruments and Components, Orthopedics, Dental implants, and more. Our seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains and accelerate time to market for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Precision Micro Machining, Large Format Machining, Assembly, Sophisticated Sheet Metal Fabrication, Medical Precision Metal Stamping, Precision Electro-Chemical Machining, Progressive Die Tooling, R&D and Automation Technology, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. With a nationwide presence, our 650,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to provide capital equipment and consumables to top-tier medical OEMs.
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