Material Handler

MATERIAL HANDLER, Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company

Take your next career step at Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid.

RSMC is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team.

The company is at an exciting inflection as we continue to expand our existing brand portfolio and deepen relationships with new and existing customers. As Material Handler you will be responsible for handling, moving, and storing varying kinds of materials, loading and loading materials. This position is also responsible for handling, moving, and storing varying kinds of materials, loading and unloading delivery items, maintaining and recording inventory, cleaning machinery, and keeping loading and docking areas clear.

LOCATION: Fully Onsite - 3995 Pine Ln SE, Bessemer, AL 35022

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complying with all safety procedures and in/outdoor tidy maintenance guidelines, ensuring the safety, security, and sanitation of workplaces; conducting periodic inspections on the warehouse.
• Safely operating a sit-down propane forklift to handle materials and stock.
• Ensuring daily equipment inspections are completed prior to shift starts reporting deficiencies immediately
• Accurately and promptly following written and oral instructions regarding daily job duties.
• Fulfilling orders by pulling product and packaging to prepare necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Issuing material to work orders using a kiosk or handheld scanner.
• Strapping/re-skidding products is required; must have the ability to use and operate hand tools (including pneumatic tools).
• Maintaining accurate documents and records for all handled and shipped goods.
• Sorting cargo while loading or unloading marking containers with identifying information; inspecting product for quality control and stock level issues.
• Keeping and maintaining an inventory by labeling, identifying, and placing materials in stock; periodically pulling and reviewing inventory and supplies to ensure stock numbers are correct.
• Ensuring all products anticipated to ship for the day will be complete including shipping prep: pulling, packing, rating, loading, and securing the product.
• Being available to load/unload a variety of materials from trucks/vans using necessary equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years working in industrial manufacturing is preferred.
• At least one year's experience in inventory management is preferred.
• Current sit-down propane forklift operation certification preferred; must have the ability to obtain and retain sit-down propane forklift operation certificate.
• Ability to issue material to work orders using a kiosk or handheld scanner is required.
• Demonstrated punctual and dependable performance with consistent schedule adherence.
• Ability to identify parts using a written description and drawing is required.
• Ability to run various types of propane or electric powered forklifts and/or hand trucks.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds as needed throughout work shift.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as required by the company, occasional overtime hours may be required/scheduled.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong English oral and written communications skills, strong mathematics skills; ability to read and understand shipping manifests and related documents required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work regular shifts to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as assigned. May by subject to call back, on call and/or emergency shifts.
• May be required use step stools or ladders and use such to store and retrieve items of various sizes, shapes, and forms.
• Lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds, and pull, push, or drag up to 150 pounds of incoming materials.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
• Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
• Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Must be able to hear clearly when working around equipment and traffic.

Royal offers a competitive pay package that includes an hourly wage paid weekly and a production bonus paid monthly totaling $21.00 per hour. $19.00 per hour is paid weekly. The production bonus is paid monthly and pays a year-to-date average of $2.00 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $2 - $19