WAREHOUSE A-1st

About the role

The Warehouse A Employee is tasked with operating all machines, except Slitters; performs all warehouse and non-machine functions. This involves material handling functions, packaging operations, shipping/receiving, order filling inventory and routine equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• First person each shift conducts daily Forklift Safety Inspection Reports.
• First person each shift conducts daily Crane Safety Inspection Reports.
• Operates automatic banders efficiently.
• Responsible for safely maneuvering overhead cranes to transport raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods throughout the plant.
• Utilize transfer buggies to transport materials within the facility, ensuring proper staging for efficient workflow.
• Safely operate forklifts to remove scrap materials and deposit them in designated outside scrap roll-off boxes.
• Exhibit adeptness in interpreting and comprehending processing orders to ensure accurate selection of materials for processing.
• Efficiently loads and unloads trucks.
• Handles unloading of lumber and skids.
• Receives and stores supplies.
• Ensures cleanliness by removing scrap from the floor.
• Organizes skidded material storage.
• Utilizes scanning technology for accurate placement of materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S guidelines.
• Maintains strict compliance with safety protocols outlined in the Plant Employee handbook.
• Meets attendance standards as per the Attendance Policy.
• Additional tasks as required.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on feet on a concrete floor for the entire shift.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Standing/walking 90%; sitting 10%; lifting up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Reading charts, tags and written procedures; measuring material as required; printing or writing legibly to complete required paperwork.
• Ability to enter data in or operating system.
• Licensed for forklift and overhead crane operation.
• May be required to use calipers, tape measure, micrometer, hand tools, plasma cutter; and operate an overhead crane.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, and steel‑toed boots.

Skills

• Interpreting and comprehending processing orders.
• Utilizing scanning technology for accurate material placement.
• Operating automatic banders, forklifts, overhead cranes, transfer buggies.
• Following 5S guidelines for cleanliness and organization.
• Adhering to safety protocols and attending to attendance standards.

Working Conditions

• Work site is in the plant; plant is on one level, accessible directly from the parking lot.
• Stairs at the shipping dock and up to the slitter platforms.
• Seasonal temperature variations from 60 to 95+ degrees.
• Some exposure to diesel fumes as trucks move through the plant.
• Noise level varies depending on number of machines in operation.
• Potential hazards include strains, cuts, and crush injuries.

Supervision and Attendance

Supervision and/or co‑worker assistance are readily available. Attendance is closely monitored, as unscheduled absences may jeopardize meeting customer requirements due to insufficient staffing.

Consequences of Not Performing Essential Functions

• Failure to follow established safety rules and procedures may result in loss of position or termination of employment.
• Failure to meet the requirements of the Attendance Policy will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to observe safety procedures in material handling may result in serious injury up to fatality and/or damage and loss of material or property.
• Failure to move material promptly may result in production delays or customer delivery delays, which may in turn result in the loss of business.
• Failure to complete appropriate paperwork may result in inventory shortage through loss of material or improper billing of the customer.
• Improper storage of material may result in damage/loss of material.
• Management retains the right to change this job description or to add to the duties at any time.