Temp - Material Handler

Compensation: $24.62 per hour plus $2.00 per hour shift differential

A Brief Summary of This Position:

This is an individual contributor position responsible for preparing products and materials for the galvanizing process by hanging angle on spreader bars, staging tubular products, and preparing small parts for galvanizing.  The Material Handler will also be responsible for inspecting and identifying production fixtures, chains, and hooks to ensure proper repair or discarding of unsafe items.  Incumbent will also hand wire small to medium sized parts to racks for pickling or galvanizing, pull and place chains and ropes around steel bundles for racking, and move pieces of steel by hand from different locations in the plant and yard.  The Material Handler also performs paddling functions to enhance the quality level of the various galvanized products using air guns to blow off zinc needles.  Additional duties include using air or electric powered tools to help prepare steel for pickling or galvanizing, assisting in general plant clean up and housekeeping, and working safely with the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes the ability to complete a respirator fit test per OSHA standards which requires candidate/incumbent to trim or remove facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator.

Essential Functions:

• Screen materials to be galvanized and report unsafe or inappropriate materials.

• Operate the overhead bridge crane in a safe, secure, and productive manner.

• Perform paddling functions to enhance the quality level of galvanized products.

• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations.

• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.

• Inspect and report any materials that are rusty, damaged, bent, missing welds, or improperly vented.

Important Details about the Role:

The Material Handler reports to the Shift Supervisor, who in turn reports to the Production Manager or Operations Manager.  Within the current organizational structure, the Operations Manager reports directly to the General Manager of the Valley Coatings site.  The Material Handler does not have any direct subordinates but does support the General Shop Help.  The job level held is that of individual contributor within the function of Production.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

• The ability to add and subtract.

• A working knowledge of production hand tools and gauges.

• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times.

• The ability to accurately read a tape measure.

• The ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Must be a person of passion and integr