MPI Calera - General Worker

About the Company

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today it encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety, and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.

About the Role

The General Worker will perform various tasks assisting with the operation of the plant, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials. This role also involves general housekeeping and material handling as needed, including loading and unloading trucks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate PPE, which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned work area and promote a safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promote the McWane Way principles.
• Remove and dispose of trash and shavings from each bay.
• Keep aisleways clear and sweep shop floors.
• Deliver packages from the warehouse receiving rack to the appropriate person and deliver packing lists to Shipping/Receiving.
• Assist with setting up new coolant drums for machines throughout the shop.
• Empty oil containers from the oil/water separators as needed.
• Deburr parts and prepare finished goods for shipping.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Move and handle parts with crane and fork trucks.
• Perform other tasks and duties as needed.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must communicate both verbally and in writing in English. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Must adhere to wearing appropriate PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection).
• Must be able to work in dust, fumes, and tolerate loud noises.
• Required to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.

Requirements

• Some high school education; High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Material handling experience.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting.
• Must adhere to wearing appropriate PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and mask).
• Must be able to work in heat, cold, noise, and vibration conditions.
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift or overhead crane.
• Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• 3 weeks PTO.
• Weekly pay schedule.
• 401k plan and company health insurance plans.
• Education Assistance.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.