Material Handler (EG)
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Job overview
Southwire Company, LLC is hiring a Material Handler (EG). Southwire Company, LLC, a leader in technology and innovation, is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. The company manufactures building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. Southwire also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. They offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.
Key focus areas include Move product from production areas to the warehouse, Enter cable into inventory and complete packaging, and Maintain warehouse organization and housekeeping.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Forklifts, Overhead Crane, Scanners, Nail Guns, Banders, and Computer. Preferred (not required): Sweeper Operation.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Location:Hawesville, KY
Shift: 12 Hour rotating
Starting Pay Rate:$26.64
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Moves product from production areas to the warehouse. Enters cable into inventory and completes packaging. Maintains warehouse organization and housekeeping.
General Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical education or training is preferred.
Experience: Material handling or other relatable experience and previous forklift operation is preferred.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Moves product to scales, completes product packaging, enters package weights and other information into the computer for transaction into inventory if required.
Moves cable and/ or rod coils to proper disposition areas in the warehouse and scans into area for inventory control.
Checks product for possible non-conformance pertaining to packaging and damage, and reports any problems to Supervisor.
Completes a rework tag on non-conformance product if already entered inventory and then places product in assigned non-conformance areas.
Organizes warehouse to maintain order and prevent damage.
Performs weekly inventory of assigned packaging supplies.
Works on reel lagging.
Inspects all equipment used to ensure safe operation and prevent product damage.
Reports all incidents related to damaged property and safety.
Checks hold and kick out areas a minimum of once per shift. Moves any disposition material to proper locations.
Keep scales area and warehouse areas in a clean and safe manner.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Communicates effectively.
Works effectively as a team member.
Ability to operate a forklift and other mobile equipment.
Ability to lift and push material and packaging required by warehouse task.
Occasional Work Requirements:
Cleans general plant, including sweeper operation.
Assists Shipping Clerks as time allows, or as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned when required.
SAFETY RULES:
Wears all required safety equipment.
Reports all safety violations and hazards to Supervisor and/ or Manager.
Works in a safe manner to prevent accidents.
Never operates equipment that is not working properly or has safety features missing. Always reports defective or improperly operating equipment.
Tools and Equipment:
Forklifts
Overhead crane
Scanners
Nail guns
Banders
Computer
Material Handled:
Aluminum rod and/ or cable products
Packaging supplies
Source of Supervision: Department Supervisors.
Direction Exercised: None
Benefits We Offer:
401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Southwire company is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1008200000A40
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