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Die Cast Metal Hauler/Material Handler - MCO

Summary

As the Die Cast Metal Hauler, you will be primarily responsible for loading and unloading raw material from a melting furnace and transporting and delivering molten material to the die cast machines.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Use forklift to move materials and product within department as instructed.

• Perform maintenance and cleaning activities for the melt furnace.

• Team members are expected to work wherever needed based on training.

• Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.

• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area.

• Complete company provided training.

• Pick boxed merchandise from warehouse.

• Print bar code label to identify product.

• Operate forklift out-of-doors in a scrap dumping operation.

• Investigates inventory discrepancies and concludes the most probable cause of errors.

• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.

• Participate in continuous improvement process. Perform special projects as assigned.

 

Skills, Experience, & Education

• Ability to operate numerous forklifts: electric stand-up, electric sit-down, L.P. and side load, in a warehouse environment.

• Ability to communicate well with others.

• Ability to count accurately.

• Certification as Polaris forklift driver required.

• Ability to take instructions and work with little supervision.

• Ability to operate overhead crane.

• Ability to work in a changing environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Team Player with focus on customer service and Quality.

• High School (High school diploma) degree or equivalent.

 

Additional Information

• Die Cast Department PPE: safety-toed boots/shoes*; flame-resistant (FR) long-sleeve shirt**; safety-glasses**: hearing protection**; baseball-style cap with front-facing visor**

• Additional Metal Hauler PPE: high-temp flame retardant gear (full suit)**

• * = employee purchased, reimbursement available. ** = company provided

Starting Rate: $21.00/hour
 

Polaris Closing Information

About Polaris 

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers’ product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2018 sales of $6.1 billion, Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris' presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com  

EEO Statement 

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

 

Starting Rate:

$19.00

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

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