Location: Brandon,VT, USA
Material Handler
Location: Brandon, SD United States
Job Category: Operations
At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Brandon, SD plant is looking for two Material Handlers. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you: PERKS AT WORK
* Great team culture that works together to get the job done
* Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match
* Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!
* Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to receiving, shipping and delivery of raw materials, manufacturing supplies, janitorial supplies and various other items. Also responsible for maintaining inventory accuracies and will perform routine cycle counts. Successful candidate will also be responsible for helping to develop and implement material routes. Successful candidate will also fill in as needed as the purchasing assistant. Must have a valid Driver's License **Level Responsibility** *Guidance* Operates under limited supervision. Team concept will be used in determining approach to completing specified assignments and duties. *Impact* Work results will have a direct impact on the plants ability to execute to plan. *Knowledge* Requires use of computer systems. Requires the ability to operate a fork lift. Good communication skills required as contact will be made frequently with internal and external customers. *Nature of Work* Assignment are varied and moderately complex. Heavy lifting is required (+50lbs) *Team Role* May provide training, guidance and work direction for others. Position will help in facilitating continuous improvement **Minimum Education and Experience Required** High School or GED. Receiving and/or inventory control experience preferred **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most areas do not require hearing protection. All areas require steel toed shoes/boots and approved safety glasses. Brandon has a hearing conservation program in operations. This program is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear hearing protection while on the operations floor. Note: As part of the hiring process, all candidates who are qualified for employment with Gates Corporation must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, employment verification and background screenings. The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.