Material Handler 1

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

About the role

Under general supervision, the Material Handler fulfills several different material handler roles to help move and load our products safely and on time, while supporting operations as needed. Position placement is determined based on the needs of the business. These roles include but are not limited to:

• Exit Attendant, Pack Line, Forklift: Prepare and package finished coils in a safe manner to a designated location which includes operating exit recoiler controls, packaging equipment or driving a forklift.
• Entry Attendant: Assists Entry Operator as needed and directed.
• Crane Operator: Pulling raw coils for the paint line entry end, unwrapping and inspecting raw coils and unloading/loading trucks from both A and B bay crane. These tasks require the use of an overhead crane.
• Shipping & Receiving: Assists with all tasks involved in shipping and/or receiving of raw materials to be used in production.
• Operations Support: Assists Operators on the paint line as needed and directed.

Responsibilities

• Operate exit recoiler controls, packaging line, forklift, and crane.
• Verify that finished goods are properly identified with an identification ticket prior to moving them to a storage area.
• Prepare materials for packaging and shipping of finished coils.
• Act as a flexible plant support resource, assisting in various areas of the plant as daily priorities shift.
• Quarantine non-conforming material and notify Quality Control when non-conforming conditions exist.
• Communicate daily with internal personnel from Maintenance, Operations, and Quality Control to resolve problems and achieve company goals.
• Transport a bore horizontal coil from the coil cart to the proper location, including using a coil mat/chock.
• Provide back-up to operators on the line(s) as needed and directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Foundational Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Desired Qualifications

• Metals, coating, roll forming, or industrial manufacturing experience.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Crane operating experience.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands.
• Good communication skills.
• Mobile equipment operations skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, SOPs, work rules, etc.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

The benefits package includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement.