Material Handler

Title **Material Handler**Description **Material Handler *** 1st shift*******Gibbs Wire & Steel Company, LLC, a division of Combined Metals of Chicago, is a leading distributor of metals to the Mechanical Spring, Metal Forming and Stamping and other metal consuming markets. The company offers innovative solutions to manufacturers globally including specialty wire, custom slitting, edging, and oscillating of strip materials and warehousing/managed inventory programs with 7 different locations in the USA, Canada and Mexico.**SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:**Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product. Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.Prepare metal coils by using machinery to cut, weld, and trim metal coils according to customer and manufacturing needs.Assist manufacturing with preparing and inspecting bulk product. Reporting and removing defects as needed (i.e. deformed, discolored, misshaped, etc.)Proper communication protocol with all manufacturing, quality and other operations staff to communicate and escalate product or equipment issues as needed.Must have a good understanding of measurement and mathematics. Fulfilling orders requires accurate measurements and an understanding of decimals.Equipment operation to include, but not limited to: heavy machinery, forklift, and overhead crane, along with general tools such as wrenches, tape measure, and hammers.Participate in training and certification programs as needed.Maintain a safe and orderly work environment by removing scrap and other waste, checking machines, and identifying potential hazards.Other duties as assigned.**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**High school diploma or equivalentMust be able to pass company mechanical testManufacturing experience preferredPosition Requirements Location Gibbs Wire and Steel - South Bend