Material Handler - 1st Shift

EIS Wire & Cable, Inc

Material Handler - 1st Shift

South Hadley, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We have a Material Handler position available on 1st shift. The duties and responsibilities include following standard work instructions, delivering product to all areas of production based on schedule.

    About us:

    EIS Wire and Cable 's long history of engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence has resulted in strong and lasting business relationships with customers in a wide range of diverse industries. Today, EIS Wire and Cable Inc. operates a modern 125,000 sq. ft. facility based in Western Massachusetts and specializes in manufacturing a wide range of custom design and standard construction products-from single conductor hook-up wire to complex multi conductor composite cables.

    Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to :

    • Follow standard work instructions to make repeatable delivery schedules to all areas of production for material replenishment or removal every 2 hrs.
    • Complete paperwork and enter transactions into computer system
    • Train in Lean methods and participate in team projects to help reduce through-put time and increase productivity
    • Load / unload trucks
    • Assist operators with pre-staging and machine set-ups where needed
    • Perform cycle count inventory as required
    • Replenish point of use storage locations daily
    • May be required to evaluate work center issues with materials, machines, and workloads and report current status to supervisors.
    • Stack boxes on pallets
    • Keep warehouse clean and organized
    • Follow all safety and housekeeping policies
    • Understand and adhere to Kanban scheduling system

    Requirements:

    • Fork truck experience is required.
    • Warehouse or material handling experience is required.
    • Pass a color identification test.
    • Able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
    • Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
    • Able to lift 50 lb. with assistance
    • The job requires standing and/or walking for long periods of time
    • Reliable attendance
    • Position may have some required overtime

    Schedule:

    • Full-time - 40+ hours per week
    • Monday to Friday
    • Pay rate based on experience

    The EIS premier benefits package includes:

    • Guaranteed step pay increases per the contract
    • Medical (EIS funds 100% of the deductible and 80% of premium)
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) match
    • Flexible spending account
    • Life insurance - Company paid
    • Paid time off (Holidays, vacation, sick, birthday)
    • Employee assistance program
    • Referral program
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Shift Differential
    • Bonus Incentives