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Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.\nJoin S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!\nAvailable Shift\n6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday) \nPlus, Overtime as needed.\nAt S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $20.00. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.\nJoin Our Team as a Material Handler!\nThe Material Handler - Basic is responsible for transporting materials from supply stores to drop-off locations using a standup tugger, Raymond Driver, and stand-up forklift. Trigger cards and internal applications are used to notify the Material Handler that additional stock is needed. This position completes forklift training requirements needed in order to advance to the intermediate level.\nKey Responsibilities:\nUse a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) to physically deliver materials to dedicated drop-off locations within the manufacturing facility. (Stand-Up Forklift, Sit-Down Forklift, Stand-Up Tugger) Adhering to all safety and environmental policy at all times. Maintain recertifications and trainings related to PIV licenses. \nUnderstand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. \nUtilize Oracle ERP to receive purchase orders, check information, determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history. \nMeet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards. \nAbility to determine accurate order quantities with great attention to detail for packaging MRP orders. \nUse of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers. \nReceiving:\nUtilize scanners to receive purchase orders, transfer material and transact orders. \nComplete deliveries of items to the proper internal customers, ensuring items are transferred to the correct locations \nUnloading vans and trucks, ensuring efficient and safe use of departmental space \nShipping: \nLoading/ unloading open deck trailers using a forklift and/or overhead crane. \nLoad and pack trucks, ensuring safe transportation of goods and efficient use of space. \nUtilize scanners to identify finished goods loaded on trucks\nWhat you’ll Need To Succeed:\n1-3 years of demonstrated experience in a material handling or related role within a manufacturing environment. \n1-2 years' experience operating a powered industrial vehicle to physically move and deliver material with zero incident. \n1-2 years' experience loading and unloading trucks. \nMust have experience using/operating (Raymond Forklift, Standup Forklift, Stand-Up Tugger)\nHigh school diploma/GED \n1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing, material management or warehousing setting. \nExperience with computer equipment (tablets, scanners) to make inventory transactions \nProficient iPad, scanning and computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications. \nBasic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities and weights accurately. \nStrong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments. \nAbility to work collaboratively and independently to meet requirements of assigned materials requests. \nWillingness to work in a manufacturing environment, including physically moving raw materials for most of the work day. \nStrong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department. \nForklift license/ certification. \nExperience with handling Hazardous goods. \nAdditional Functions:\nGeneral:\nWork with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality and accuracy. \nMaintain regular and punctual attendance and adherence to policy. \nCommunicate effectively and respectfully with others. \nAttend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. \nOther responsibilities as assigned. \nMaintain ongoing training requirements. \nFlexibility to work overtime when required and as scheduled by management\n\nMajor Physical Demands: \nStanding: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking. \nLifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs. \nWalking: Occasional walking moderate distances \nCarrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs. \nPushing: Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance. \nPulling: Occasional use of electric hand truck to move parts a moderate distance. \nBending: Frequent bending and crouching required to perform a variety of tasks. Reaching \nReaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees. \nHandling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs., along with a variety of hand-tools. \nOther: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.\nS&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 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