Material Handler

WireCo is the strength behind the world's evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.

WireCo offers competitive wages, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website atwww.wireco.com.

Assists machine operators by handling in-process and finished goods, supplies lubricants, tools, etc., required for operation of machines. Also handles scrap.

The Material Handler must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team's strength
• Accountable - celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent - acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined - takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent - promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious - seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Remove finished goods from machine and deliver to proper storage location and stage in an orderly fashion.
• Line up closing material for placement in machines to maintain efficient operations.
• Cut and coil scrap and dispose in proper containers.
• Clean tubes and other machine parts as necessary.
• Maintain adequate supply of melted lube in pre-heat tanks and deliver lube to machines as needed.
• Assist with housekeeping duties

Supervisory Responsibility - None

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must be able to stand/walk on concrete floors for 10-12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to push/pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from 40-100+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must possess math skills, mechanical aptitude, and have the ability to use calipers, micrometers, tape measure, and basic hand tools.
• Previous manufacturing experience that includes the use of measuring devices and the use of basic math and mechanical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience that includes the use of measuring devices and the use of basic math and mechanical skills.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Strand and Wire of various diameters and lengths, on reels or in coils, empty or unassembled reels, paper lagging strips, tags, seizing wire, blocking, and thimbles.
• Rewinding machines, stanchions, shafts, collars, bushings, measuring devices, fork trucks, banding equipment, welders, and various hand tools.
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes
• Pliers, wire-cutters, file, hammer, hoists, fork-lift truck, cutting torch, brooms, scrapers, shovel, mop, micrometer, gauges, scrap cutter, saws and various hand-tools.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability