Manufacturing Shipping Utility
White Cloud, MI - USA
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions:
- Package brick products according to established production quality and safety requirements.
- Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Packager including preparing handling stacking wrapping labeling and otherwise preparing finished products for shipment.
- Cross-train and provide coverage as a Pack Tech when needed.
- Cross-train and provide coverage as a Shipping Hilo Operator when needed.
- Assist with other Shipping and manufacturing activities as assigned.
- Safely operate equipment and machinery associated with assigned duties after completing required training.
- Follow all company safety policies procedures and PPE requirements.
- Perform quality checks and report product or packaging issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.
- Follow production schedules work instructions and established procedures.
- Work cooperatively with other employees and departments to support daily operations.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous manufacturing warehouse packaging or shipping experience preferred.
- Ability to safely learn and perform multiple job functions.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment including a Hilo/forklift as required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and operational needs.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Repetitive use of hands and arms.
- Bending reaching pushing pulling and lifting.
- Handling and moving materials and packaged products.
- Working in a manufacturing and shipping environment.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment.
Working in varying environmental conditions associated with a manufacturing facility.
Work Environment
This position works in a manufacturing and shipping environment and may be exposed to dust noise moving equipment varying temperatures and other typical manufacturing conditions. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and use required PPE at all times.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing walking using hands and fingers reaching climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling speaking hearing tasting or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
- Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time; and lifting more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Vision: Requires accurate close distance color and peripheral vision including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
- Environment:Requires more than 2/3 of the time working near moving mechanical parts and being exposed to fumes airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time in wet or humid conditions in extreme heat or cold and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting in high places at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
- Noise: Requires working in very loud
About Company
HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually ever ... View more