Production Handler-Coatings

Job Title: Production Handler - Coatings Removal

Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Handler to join our team. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Coatings Removal team, adhering to productivity standards in accordance with company prescribed safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize daily tasks
• Loads and unloads ovens and tanks
• Processes product through chemical dip system and other specialized coatings removal dipping operations
• Packages product for shipment
• Complies with benchmark processing times
• Rotates parts from stripping process to wash bay, RP, dry-off ovens, and packing area
• Power washes parts and products with 3000 psi power washer
• Loads hand baskets and rotates parts from one basket to another
• Identifies and sorts parts to download into containers
• Repositions parts
• Completes wash logs, oven logs, and weight charts
• Operates scales
• Starts burn off oven and dry-off oven
• Participates in continuous improvement activities
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Ensures highest level of safety standards
• Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicates and interacts with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers
• Maintains general housekeeping of the plant and surrounding areas
• Complies with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures
• Follows WHMIS, MSDS, and all other safety training requirements and procedures
• Follows all government and regulatory requirements when handling and transporting chemical materials
• Fosters a positive work environment
• Regular and sustained attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience
• 1-2 years of sit-down forklift experience (prior certification preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret documents (i.e., safety rules, operating, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate well with Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, employees, contractors, vendors, customers, and senior leaders
• Proficient with writing routine reports and correspondences
• BASIC mathematical aptitude (i.e., fractions, decimals, compute rate, ration, and percents, interpret bar graphs, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting and solving practical problems with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Experience with warehouse management software
• Demonstrated experience adhering to deadlines
• Knowledge of tools and equipment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Working knowledge of ISO, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferred
• A professional and positive attitude
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Standing and/or walking a minimum of 6 hours of an 8-hour shift
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Experience in the Coatings Removal industry a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics [D365] a plus

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Work Environment: Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather) and loud noise levels.