Material Handling Specialist

Material HandlerHowmet Aerospace's Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Material Handler. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING Day or NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off) candidate will train on day shift. Starting pay rate is $19.75 per hour and top out at $24.31 at 9 months (plus 1.00 shift differential). All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, and a Employee Assistant Program.JOB SUMMARYWorks under general supervision, running reclaim for aluminum oxide. Orders new grit as required. Loads skid for shipment. Supplies blasting units with required grit. Will also move casting to and from workstations and departments by following verbal and written instructions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupplies Grit to blasting units.Moves casting to and from workstationsJOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. Ensures reclaim unit is working properly and performs general preventive maintenance as required. 2. Keeps used grit away from each unit. 3. Keeps pressure tanks full to working level. 4. Perform heavy housekeeping and other duties as required. 5. Maintains a clean and orderly work area. 6. Maintains safe work habits. 7. Moves castings to and from work stations in a timely manner and moves castings out of department as indicated on routing cards. 8. Assists operator in the transfer of inventory to and from transport vehicle as required. 9. Responsible to ensure wheels on all trucks are in excellent condition to prevent any handling damage or parts touching. If wheels are damaged, they are to be taken to the Maintenance Department to be replaced by the Material Handler. 10. Inform area supervisor of any rough areas on the floor that could cause parts to touch that would create handling damage.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITESComply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations. Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). (Must wear protective clothing, metatarsal safety shoes, leather apron, arm sleeves, safety glasses, face shield, ear protection and gloves). Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook). Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner. Attend all EHS training.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USEDThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employee is required to execute the following:• Bending and Balancing• Lifting and carrying to the waist-to-chest high level, floor to waist and chest to overhead.• Carry items with two hands.• Reaching near, far and overhead.• Gripping, pinching and finger press.• Pushing, pulling and twisting• Continuous standing, stooping• Squatting/crouching/bending when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, moving equipment / product inspections, etc.• Heavy lifting >50 lbs. in substantial amounts.• Performs heavy laboring operations such as loading or unloading, manipulating and lifting castings.• Must pass Jaeger 1 eye exam.Training:• Three weeks on-the-job training required for acceptable proficiency.• Completed Training Folder.Equipment Used:• Abrasive Blast • Knockout • Shot BlastWork Environment: (Chemical and Physical Exposure)• Constant exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations, dust, dirt and loud noise in substantial amounts.• Exposure to abrasive wheels, hot flying metal and abrasives and continuous lifting.• Exposure to Heat, Nickel, Silica and RCFQualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working in a manufacturing environment.Basic Computer skills.Knowledge of knockout and blast equipment