Operator 2 Material Control

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Summary

The Operator 2 Material Control performs various types of material handling work, including moving parts and supplies throughout the plant with forklifts and/or overhead cranes, loading and/or unloading material onto/from truck trailers with forklifts and/or overhead cranes, and performing inventory cycle counts.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

Maintains information regarding which parts and supplies go to various production areas and ensures that these areas are fully stocked

Operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material into position to produce railcar parts and sub-assemblies

Ensures that equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning work

Reads and comprehends blueprints or weld drawings and procedures

Loads and/or unloads materials onto/from truck trailers using forklift and/or overhead cranes

Conducts inventory counts as directed to maintain a correct perpetual inventory count

Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained

Mentors Operator 1, as needed, in various production activities

Conducts cycle counting process, which includes counting material as it comes through and comparing it to what is show in the system. Working with key members of the department as well as corporate to ensure accurate counts.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

1+ years experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery

6+ months experience in cycle counting

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and work instructions

Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to work in a team or independently

Ability to obtain in-house forklift certification

Ability to perform cycle counting proficiently

1+ years’ experience with an Inventory Management System

Possesses experience with kit building procedures

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency test/GED

1+ years of experience in operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.

This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.

Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Bend: Occasionally

Kneel/Squat: Occasionally

Crawl: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Reach Forward: Occasionally

Reach Upward: Occasionally

Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

Lift / Carry Requirements

5-10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally

10-25 lbs: Occasionally

25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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