Job Title: Operations Team Member

Job Description

This role operates and maintains aluminum and steel processing equipment and performs warehousing functions in a modern manufacturing environment. You support core goals of safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while working in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse. You help ensure steel and aluminum materials are processed, stored, packaged, and moved accurately and efficiently to meet plant targets for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain aluminum and steel processing equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Perform warehousing functions, including material handling, inventory-related tasks, and general warehouse operations.
• Follow standardized work instructions for each process and maintain accountability for results in the assigned work area.
• Use various mechanical and mobile equipment, such as forklifts and related material handling tools, as required by job tasks.
• Conduct visual inspections of materials to identify defects, damage, or non-conformances.
• Set up mechanical equipment according to specifications to ensure proper operation and product quality.
• Package and unpack steel and aluminum coils for designated purposes, ensuring correct labeling and handling.
• Use measuring instruments to verify that products meet specified requirements and quality standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines related to safety, quality, and operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, including mopping, sweeping, and general housekeeping as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to support a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
• Pursue skill enhancement through ongoing training and development opportunities offered by the company.
• Train and help develop other employees within the assigned area as skills and experience grow.
• Stand or walk for extended periods while performing production and warehouse duties.
• Lift or move up to approximately 30 pounds on an occasional basis, using proper lifting techniques.
• Occasionally kneel, crouch, squat, or stoop to perform tasks safely and effectively.
• Use hands and fingers to grasp tooling and handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and materials.
• Reach with hands and arms to access equipment, materials, and controls during normal operations.
• Use scan guns and scanning systems to support tracking, inventory, and production processes as needed.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including the use of hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, and cut-resistant gloves on the production floor and in the warehouse.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and remain aware of surroundings to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform additional duties as directed or assigned to support overall plant operations and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse or production environments with material handling responsibilities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and other mobile material handling equipment safely.
• Experience or strong comfort working with metals, including steel or aluminum, in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Ability to use scan guns and scanning systems to support inventory and production processes.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and willingness to support team goals.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple items simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills to perform measurements, counts, and simple calculations accurately.
• Basic computer skills to perform data entry and interact with production or inventory systems.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate information and product compliance with specifications.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp tooling and handle objects, tools, or controls safely.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, and to occasionally kneel, crouch, squat, or stoop as required.
• Sufficient vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, to safely and accurately perform job tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse,