Scrap Room Technician

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Inspect the technical condition of the Forklift and other material handling equipment before starting work to determine the need for repairs to safely operate machinery.
• Record pre-use checks in the provided system or the vehicle logbook as required.
• Operation of large industrial lift truck (approx. 80,000lbs capacity).
• Report any faults and/or breakdowns of the equipment to Production Supervisor.
• Unload, receive, and prepare all inbound coils for processing.
• Deliver coils to the point of use i.e. coil handling equipment located in production area.
• Dispose of all packaging materials and dunnage in a timely and efficient manner.
• Remove all recyclable materials from production floor each shift and process through proper waste stream.
• Weigh, process, and load scrap bales onto trucks in preparation for shipment.
• Preventative Maintenance of equipment i.e. check oil level in balers, housekeeping, greasing, filter changes.
• Communicate any needed repairs or work requests via the plant work order system.
• Use SAP to receive inbound materials and create BOLs for outbound shipments.
• Prioritize work in order to support production and ensure uninterrupted plant operation through on-time delivery of raw materials and efficient removal of process scrap.
• Transport materials to the production department complying with FIFO procedures.
• Clean Fork-Lift-Trucks and other handling equipment in accordance with ISO and BRC standards.
• Absorb and implement new processes and systems as they are introduced.
• Absorb and implement new processes and systems as they are introduced.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable)

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Engineering or Technical Degree preferred.
• Previous forklift experience highly preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift is required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• A basic working knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office, SAP.

Physical Requirements

(This needs to be reviewed/revised) N (Not Applicable)