1st Shift Material Handler (37918

Job Details

Job Location:

Great Lakes Division - Plant 2 - Sparta, MI 49345

Cascade Die Casting Group

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Great Lakes

DATE DEVELOPED: 12/2023

REPORTS TO:

Production Supervisor

The Material Handler is responsible of moving aluminum castings, scrap hoppers, packaging, WIP castings and finished goods throughout the plant, as required. Material Handlers are accountable to keep all areas organized and clean.

• Keep production workstations stocked with material needed to produce.
• Detects and reports improper conditions or operations of forklift and requests maintenance as appropriate.
• Ensure all materials are kept in their designated storage area.
• Report any concerns regarding the organization of areas to your immediate supervisor.
• Follows instructions from supervisor to adapt to any short-term requirements.
• Load and unload trailers and trucks as required.
• Properly completes daily paperwork.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
• Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Comply with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, as well as safety policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain an active MIOSHA Forklift Operators Permit issued by CDCG.
• Build positive relationships and work cooperatively with associates in a team environment.
• Models and exemplifies Companies Core Values.
• Works required schedule based on business demands.
• Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.
• Assists unloading finished goods boxes from conveyors to optimize operators’ productivity.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

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

• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift experience required.

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
• Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
• Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
• Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
• Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
• Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

Please note:

Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

• Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:
  • Sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Read standardized work instructions.
  • Operate forklifts.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Work in a loud…