Material Handler (2nd Shift)

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time) Monday - Friday. ***

Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe nuclear petrochemical power generation and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate Dickson Testing Company Inc. is a full-service destructive laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical mechanical corrosion and chemical testing support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication cut-off services and heat treat capability.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time) Monday - Friday. ***

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision Material Handlers move material throughout the facility labs and warehouse either manually or using equipment such as trucks or forklifts. Material handlers move samples to and from designated pick up and drop off bins throughout the facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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 ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCCs Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest ethical and professional manner and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Physically locate identify properly scan and move product into the appropriate stations. The key indicators of success are done bins are empty meaning the parts have moved on to the next station and the dispatch list shows little to no variation from expected days in operations.
• Monitor bins multiple times throughout the workday to ensure timely processing.
• Match test material with test bags must sign off to confirm this action.
• Identify with DTC sample ID as required for example micros & macros.
• Move materials to and from loading docks storage areas fabrication and test lab areas.
• Scan and record test sample locations in the Shot (cutting / machining / heat treat) and Test Labs (Chemical Mechanical and Metallurgical labs) to capture progress.
• Ensure all material moves across the shop floor and test labs ensuring jobs are not missed and that deadlines are met. If a deadline is at risk raise this issue to your supervisor immediately.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move samples.
• Pull inventory and move stock and other materials to fulfill orders.
• Unload product deliveries from vehicles and stock them.
• Identify product that needs to be matched and moved.
• Assist in locating jobs.
• Assist in development and implementation of new or improved production control systems.
• Ability to identify quality issues and correct them on the fly.
• Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs.
• Enter production information into the ERP system on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of scheduling systems inventory management and capacity planning practices TOC and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees vendors suppliers and guests.
• Punctual strong work ethic as the entire production and testing process relies on this position.
• Physically demanding role requires constant motion.
• Ability to constantly work through computer lists moving product and thinking about the process flow and the best way to move product across the shop and test labs.
• Able to effectively use computer systems scanners barcoding Excel and other programs.
• Effective inter-personal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective organizational skills.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership and positively models culture.

Experience & Education:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required.
• 1 years related experience is required.
• Experience in a destructive lab environment is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience in manufacturing aerospace and machine shop is highly preferred but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*** This position is on the 2nd shift (3pm start time) Monday - Friday. ***

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.