Warehouse Associate Manufacturing II

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, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. 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 determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? Location: Heflin, AL Shift: 6p-6a Pay Rate: $23.40 – $24.89

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Warehouse Associate Manufacturing 2 is a high skill role where the employee will be responsible for unloading raw material arriving at receiving docks, setting up and maintaining raw material and WIP zones, building out loads, coordinating product flow to and from the WIP and finished goods warehouses, and loading of finished goods into trucks. This person will use SAP/Advaris to maintain up-to-date inventory records. Carrollton Rod Mill employees will be responsible for applying the correct printed tag to the finished coil package. Operate forklift to remove copper rod coil from conveyor and transport to the proper storage location for its package type and quality.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus Must have experience using Microsoft Office Must have knowledge/experience using SAP/Advaris Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs Must be able to follow instructions Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time Must be certified to operate mobile equipment and overhead crane (Rod Mill)

PRIMARY JOB TASKS:

Must be a Southwire certified lift driver Load and unload finished products, scrap, and miscellaneous items from trucks Bill out trucks of finished product/scrap/miscellaneous items to be shipped out Receive and unload incoming trucks with raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items Receive finished product into the finished goods warehouse Receive, weigh, and tag scrap and defective strip from production floor Notify lab personnel of changes in the material being loaded into the furnace (Rodmill) Assist the operator when required in the performance of their duties Log information into SAP/Advaris Maintain housekeeping and orderliness of finished goods and raw material warehouse Identify material by tagging rod, bare strand, and t-wire Allocate material from restocking zone to ship-out zones Perform all other duties as assigned Maintain supply of pallets for palletizer (Rod Mill) Responsible of refueling and initiating maintenance on the forklift (Rod Mill) Maintain an empty metal tubs at crop bar chute when out of the mill (Rod Mill) Responsible for tagging material and finished product (Rod Mill) Periodic refractory unit maintenance, which might require the use of a jackhammer, an oxygen lance rod, or an oxygen fuel torch (Rod Mill) Assist with out of the mill duties, including but not limited to the roughing/finishing mill, pickling lines, casting, crane operation (Rod Mill)

CROSS TRAINING:

Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency

QUALITY:

Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.