Material Handler​/Saw Operator

Northern Gear & Machining is seeking a Material Handler / Saw Operator to collaborate with a team dedicated to the success of our customers. The scope of this first shift position is to move various materials within the warehouse using a forklift and to set up and operate power saws to slot, cut and trim metallic materials.

Meets deadlines and production expectations with little to no supervision, unloads and loads products to/from trucks, records inventory statuses and makes sure deliveries properly match paperwork. This requires the operation of a forklift.

• Work and support all material handling responsibilities for entire plant
• Use powered industrial lift truck to move materials throughout plant
• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of inbound raw materials and supplies
• Label every product and placing them accordingly
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
• Follow quality and housekeeping expectations
• Empty chip hoppers
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas
• Drive floor scrubber
• Assist in maintenance

This is not intended to be all inclusive of the position. The Supervisor will be committed to the production of a quality product, on time, while providing the best resources to employees for success.

• Previous material handling & forklift experience preferred.
• Able to stand and walk during work shifts.
• Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping and able to perform continuous repetitive hand motion
• Frequently bend and stoop and reach below waist and above shoulder level
• Frequently lift and carry product
• Work hours and overtime as required. Overtime may include Saturday hours
• Occasional kneeling/pushing/pulling
• Detail orientated

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Material Handling experience preferred.
• Computer proficient.
• Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced environment to assure quality and delivery requirements are met.
• Understand urgency to meet customer demands.

Northern Gear and Machining offers a competitive wage package which includes paid vacations / holidays, paid uniform shirts, 401(k) with matching funds, health/dental, vision insurance, health spending account and life insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

1st shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday

Wage: $16 - $18/hr