Plate Saw Operator

Plate Saw Operator

Davis Creek | Kalamazoo, MI | Full-Time | Shift varies

ABOUT SCHUPAN

We have been building sustainable material solutions since 1968. At Schupan, you will find a people-first culture, opportunities to grow, and competitive pay -- all while being part of a team working toward a more resourceful future.

OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity | Compassion | Empowerment | Sustainability

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

As a Plate Saw Operator at our Davis Creek facility, you will keep the saw running efficiently -- cutting, organizing, and distributing material while supporting packaging, raw material supply, truck unloading, and production. Your precision and reliability will keep orders moving on schedule.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

- Utilize machinery for the transfer and cutting of material

- Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, and shipping orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed

- Measure finished parts with precision tools such as tape measures and calipers, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications

- Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility

- Fill work orders or requests for material

- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves

- Locate material in our inventory system

- Deliver packages to the staging area

- Retrieve material and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas

- Comply with mandated ISO quality procedures and assist with periodic review of related policies and procedures

- Maintain cleanliness of the work area

- Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with MIOSHA and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Basic requirements:

- Prior related experience and/or training preferred, with reliable work history

- Basic math skills, including comfort with decimals and fractions

- Ability to use precision measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers

- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

- Forklift experience preferred; certification provided

Physical requirements:

- Stand and walk throughout the shift; frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements

- Routinely lift up to 25 lbs.; occasionally 50+ lbs.

- Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

- Ability to wear all required safety equipment

- Able to work in a noisy environment; hearing protection provided

- Able to work in an environment where Lockout/Tagout is a standard safety practice

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

- Competitive pay -- contact us for details

- Schedule:

Full-Time, shift varies

- Weekly pay

- PTO and 401(k) with match starting Day 1

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the 1st of the month after hire

- HSA with company contribution, FSA, and wellness premium discount

- Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an industrial, or similar, setting.
• Prior forklift experience (preferred), or ability to become certified in forklift operation.
• Prior experience performing data entry using a computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Routinely required to stand and walk; use hands to handle and feel; reach with arms and hands; as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching, lifting and pulling
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Routinely work in a noisy (company-provided hearing protection is required) and non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Able to work in an environment where lock-out/tag-out is a standard safety practice.
• Routinely work in environment with gas-powered and other forklifts and machinery.