Material Handler - 1st Shift (REQ# 2732)

ABOUT US
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products.
Since our founding in 1906, Kewaunee has supported those at the forefront of life saving, groundbreaking discoveries. Our customers have utilized our products to facilitate critical work in the areas of cancer research, cell regeneration, tissue engineering, and most recently on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Associates' contributions are important on a global scale, and there is enormous pride to be felt in the craftsmanship, expertise, and service every member of our team lends toward these vital efforts.
Join us today, and manufacture with meaning.

• BENEFITS INCLUDE: *

• Starting pay of at least $17.71/hour
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• On-site medical clinic and specialists
• On-site gym
• Prescription deliveries
• Wellness program

POSITION SUMMARY
Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, maintains, and organizes raw materials for Press and Weld Departments.

Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors and/or team leaders to determine material requirements, identify overdue materials and to track material. May also need to confer with outside steel vendors to assure correct materials are on site for production.

Examines material delivered to verify conformance to specifications.

Plans and coordinates loading and unloading of raw materials and parts to various work centers. This requires an overall product and workflow knowledge of the Press and Weld department.

Moves or transports materials from one department to another.

Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory with status and location of materials.

Monitors and controls movement of material and parts between departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read single component blue prints and one view blue prints of subassemblies involving 6 or less components.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as shop travelers, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before or with groups or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use Standard measuring tapes, and micrometers.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Fork Lift Operators Licenses.
Crane Operator Certified

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Capable of self direction with minimal supervision. Must be able to take direction from the department supervisor and lead persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts such as wood cutting saws or abrasive belts. The employee is frequently exposed to dead roller or moving converyors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time