Material Handler

Overview

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. I also set up and operated power saws to slot, cut, and trim metallic materials. Must speak English.

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 the entire plant.
• Use a powered industrial lift truck to move materials throughout the plant.
• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of inbound raw materials and supplies.
• Label every product and place 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 products.
• 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 ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.
• Understand the urgency to meet customer demands.

Northern Gear and Machining offers a competitive wage package that 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.

Wage: $16 - $18/hr.