Material Handler 1

Material Handler I

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment. So, who are we looking for? People who "Own It" Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other: You are customer-focused with an eye for detail. You are reliable. People who "Can Do" Our Attitude: You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement. You embrace teamwork. You want to positively make an impact and open to change. People who "Act in Love" Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control. You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

Summary: The Material Handler I performs a variety of production and material handling tasks while following all safety, quality, and operational procedures, including equipment operation, housekeeping, and inventory management. Maintains accurate records, supports continuous improvement, and ensures proper handling and documentation of materials and finished goods. Provides "Right. On Time. Every Time." products and customer service, both to external and internal customers, within company standards.

Core Functions:

• Follows all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE). Holds other team members accountable for following all safety procedures, environmental control, process control and quality control practices.
• Follows all setup procedures and work instructions as documented in the Operations System.
• Reports all machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Cleans and resets the assigned equipment and designated parking area at the end of each shift, including but not limited to washing, dusting, vacuuming the unit, sweeping the floor, placing items in the proper storage area, stacking pallets, restocking packaging, and dumping trash.
• Accurately updates all records and visual tracking, whether written or electronic.
• Cross-trains as directed and is willing to work at any production position in the plant, on a as needed basis.
• Completes work as directed by plant management.
• Marks or tag material with proper job numbers, piece marks, and other identifying marks.
• Operates hoists, overhead cranes and fork-trucks to perform routine moving, staging, loading and offloading of materials, components and finished goods.
• Responsible for receiving purchased parts and raw materials, this task includes inspecting the incoming materials for quality and quantity, and capturing the items in the proper inventory (ERP System).

Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures of Success:

• Ability to operate assigned task and cross-train in similar jobs or jobs one level up on complexity.
• Demonstrates good/excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Customer and detailed oriented.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset with ability to verbalize ideas for process and workflow improvements.
• Ability to use/read common measuring tools in the manufacturing and fabrication industry, do basic mathematical calculations, and use a calculator.
• Ability to learn production operations.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."
• Own It Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience: Minimum Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in the operation of cranes and mobile equipment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems, material and part transactions and inventory cycle counts.
• Experience in operation of hoists, cranes and forklifts.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment and exposure to outside weather conditions. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, walk, hear, stand for long periods of time, lift/push/pull items up to 55 lbs. This position is primarily working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach/pull/push/grab with hands and arms, kneel, and crouch, twist, and bend. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or crawl. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions. Travel Ability to work at other facilities, weekends, other shifts and to be on call.

Benefits Offered: At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus
• Medical 100% employer-paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
• Life insurance 1.5x annual salary 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.