Material Handler

Who We Are

SSP is the largest single-site, vertically integrated supplier of fittings, valves, and tubing systems in the industry. For 100 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in innovation and manufacturing. As a third generation, privately owned company, our mission is clear: to build trust with our customers while investing in our most valuable asset—our associates.

Brief Description

Who We Are SSP is the largest single-site, vertically integrated supplier of fittings, valves, and tubing systems in the industry. For 100 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in innovation and manufacturing. As a third generation, privately owned company, our mission is clear: to build trust with our customers while investing in our most valuable asset—our associates.

Recognized as a Top Workplace
, we bring together talented people, cutting-edge technology, efficient processes, and a commitment to safety to deliver extraordinary results. Guided by our core values of Truthfulness, Resourcefulness, Unity, and Execution (TRUE), SSP is a company where you can grow, contribute, and thrive. Our collaborative environment is built on trust, respect, and a shared drive to achieve extraordinary results. Together, we’ll shape the future of our industry—one TRUE step at a time!

If you’re ready to start a career while being part of something meaningful and make an impact -- SSP is the place for you.

SHIFT

HOURS:

Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pm

Summary/Objective

• Provide production work centers with raw material as required on a timely and accurate basis
• Setup and operate materials’ department equipment to cut and prep raw material for various operations
• Receive raw material from vendors
• Essential Functions
• Mark and issue bar stock to operating departments
• Setup and operate saw to cut slugs to order
• Maintain raw material inventory levels per schedule requirements or established Kanban’s
• Setup and operate department saw, sheer, wheelbarrow and bar marking machine
• Package tubing per orders
• Operate fork lift and other lifting devises as needed
• Load and unload vendor trucks and move material throughout the work site
• Operate PC to locate material and enter required data
• Use stamper for metric forgings
• Receive raw stock from suppliers and processed parts from subcontractors, removing material from containers as necessary, and recording required information
• Operate the Prab machine as needed
• Apply Lean Manufacturing/ Continuous Improvement methods and tools to make work
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to operate fork lift and other lifting devises (being certified as fork lift operator)
• Ability to setup and operate a variety of equipment used in material handling
• PC skills for data retrieval and entry
• Basic knowledge and ability to use measuring tools and applications
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal communication skills to interact with various associates and vendors
• Basic shop math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop environment, working with power tools and equipment
• Ability to lift 75 pounds of metal parts and raw stock without assistance
• Working with metal chips with sharp edges
• Fork lift certification within one month of hire
• Personal protective equipment ie: safety glasses and steel toed shoes are required
• Exposure to various machine oils and fluids
• Many hours standing/walking involved (10+)

Entry Level Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School classes

Entry Level Experience

• None

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years working in a manufacturing environment, preferable metal working
• 2+ years of fork lift operations and material handling experience, preferably in a metal working environment

Qualifications For Continued Employment

• Observe and apply SSP Core Values:
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