Hi-lo Driver - Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: This is a 3rd shift position; Monday through Friday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am with occasional weekends when needed

About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role of the Hi-lo Driver: The Hi-lo Driver supports MNP's distribution divisions by moving, tracking, and staging steel and work-in-process in accordance with production schedules. This role is a key member of the distribution team and must be able to work well with others yet work without constant supervision. Successful hi-lo drivers are detail-oriented and work in a proactive mode - anticipating the needs of the team they support.

Responsibilities of the Hi-lo Driver:

Communicate with the team including production control

Locate and move steel coils to the appropriate operation

Locate and move manufactured parts to next operation

Stage tubs for manufacturing ensuring empty tubs are available as needed

Assist other hi-lo drivers with expedited orders as needed

Scan tags and enter information into computer as required

Maintain clean and orderly work areas; clean up spilled parts

Report missing paperwork or documents

Work in a safe manner; follow all safety protocols

Other duties as needed

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of the Hi-lo Driver:

1 year of experience driving a hi-lo, previous hi-lo certification required

Prefer 1 year of hi-lo experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment

Able to communicate clearly and effectively

Possesses basic computer skills

Possesses basic mathematical skills

Able to read job instructions and keep detailed records

Able to work without constant supervision

Able to work well with others

Able to think ahead and plan material moves to maximize efficiency

Benefits of the Hi-lo Driver: Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check