Material Handling Specialist

Material Handling SpecialistThe responsibilities of this position are to receive steel, handle rejected steel, place or remove steel from inventory, physically and in the computers, process all paperwork for receipts and rejections, deliver steel to presses, other material handling & inventory control tasks as needed, perform housekeeping tasks as needed.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.Minimum of 1 year Press Room sit down hi-lo experience.Unload trucks delivering raw material using 23,000 lbs industrial fork lift.Identify job the raw material is used in.Document job number on raw material.Log received material in MRP system (Plex).Place raw material in warehouse and group similar raw material together.Maintain all re-weights of material returned form production.Pull & pre-stage raw material using industrial fork lift.Participate in raw material inventory audit by weighing raw material.Place scrapped raw material in container for delivery to scrap dealer.Support press and weld operators by replacing full tubs with empty tubs.Support press and weld operators by replacing slug tubs.Performing an initial walk-around of your forklift to ensure that it is in good working order before operating it, and reporting any problems or irregularities to maintenance.Training of new employees that apply to material handling responsibilities.Must have the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.Must be able to operate forklift taking into consideration human traffic.Must be able to work over-time as required.Ability to communicate well and work with others.Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations.Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.Actively support the E&E values.Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)Fumes or air borne particlesOutdoor weather conditionsVibrationThe noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required.The physical demands described below 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. The following physical demands include:StandingWalkingSittingUse hands to finger, handle or feelReach with hands and armsClimb or balanceWeight up to 50 PoundsSpecial Vision Requirements:Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:Education:High School Diploma or GEDExperience:One or more years of experience in the industryHands on experienceCertifications:Preferably Hi-Lo and Overhead crane License. Needs to have valid Michigan Driver License.Additional Skills Required:Computer skills:Experience with basic computer systems.Communication skills:Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers.Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Mathematical skills:Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra.Other Skills:Detail oriented.Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties.Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Benefits: E & E offers a competitive wage, solid opportunity, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401 (k) program, and free membership to local gym.