What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift, Material Handling Technician position at PGT Custom Windows and Doors?
NOW HIRING!! Material Handling Technician at Western Window Systems - South Phoenix Plant! We are a company with a coast-to-coast presence. We offer cross training and opportunities for career growth. We encourage our team members to take on new roles, advance their careers and offer tuition reimbursement. Team member health and safety are one of our top priorities. Western has enhanced safety protocols in place to promote a healthy work environment. Hourly compensation starts at $19.00 per hour. Monday through Friday, 5 AM scheduled start.
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production
areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or other
equipment. - Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
- Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of trucks as
directed, using pallets or cargo boards. - Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying
information. - Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or
work tickets. - Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work
assignments or material or equipment needs. - Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent
shifting or damage to items being transported. - Follow a range of mandatory procedures and methods of work (including
use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the
environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others. - Able to identify incoming quality issues and notify correct parties for
resolution. - Able to perform accurate system transactions with a hand-held scanner or
at computer terminal with a 100% accuracy. - Able to read and interpret extrusion labels.
- Able to identify extrusions, glass and other materials that are in their
assigned areas. - Safely loads and unloads extrusion racks with an overhead crane and
performs necessary system transactions accurately. - Effective time management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
to complete tasks. - Uses clear and effective written and verbal communications skills to express
ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies. - Works to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in
management and/or operations. - Works to optimize the utilization of production plant, equipment and
materials applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of
expertise. - Works to ensure that all production operations generate high-quality results.
- High School diploma or GED
- Certified forklift operator preferred
- Material handling and/or Warehouse experience preferred
Salary : $19
