Material Handling Specialist

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate large forklifts or overhead cranes (with proper training) to load/unload master coils or other materials from rail cars and /or trucks.
• Load/unload slit ribbon material on production line decoilers as defined by the steel loading process.
• Correctly feed slit ribbon material into the stamping dies and perform first piece inspection.
• Perform routine quality control functions on materials (i.e. thickness, gauge, width, and coating measurements).
• Monitor production equipment coolant and oil levels and adjust accordingly.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty.  This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Education:  High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other Requirements: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Participate in safety training and meetings.  Maintain clean and safe work area.  Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management.  Report all unsafe acts and conditions.  Use equipment and materials properly. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality.  Apply feedback to improve performance.  Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work.  Strive to increase productivity.  Complete work in a timely manner. Take responsibility for own action.  Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.  Willing to work overtime whenever necessary.  Keep commitments. Readily volunteers.  Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities.  Take independent action.  Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed. Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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