MATERIAL HANDLER-Tradesperson Class 2

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an

exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most

innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout

the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications

networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards,

enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the

SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big

cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse

perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re

new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative

and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career

Duties and Responsibilities (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• *Follows basic inventory practices such as FIFO, lot/serial control and NCM materials
• *Successfully learns and performs material issuing procedures and documentation requirements
• *Accurately store, count, weigh and inspect for damage on all materials required by production
• *Handles hazardous waste appropriately
• *Safely operates heavy equipment, such as fork lifts and scissor lifts, to maneuver, ship and receive materials, as well as legally operate a motor vehicle to complete local errands (if licensed)
• *Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions
• *Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices
• *Maintains timely and accurate documentation pertaining to material handling
• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives)
• Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner
• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required
  
  

Qualifications

• . High school diploma or equivalency required
• Two or more years of related experience and/or training preferred
• Experience with safely operating a forklift and scissor lift within manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and possess a positive communication style
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license (class D; operator) strongly preferred
• Basic computer skills, including internet, MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook), ERP software, document control software strongly preferred; willingness to learn required
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions
• Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day
• Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments
• Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
  
  

Physical Demands

Ability to pass a “Fit for Duty” physical exam. 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 required to:

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust mask, etc.
• Climb up and down from equipment; climb up and down a ladder and work at heights up to 40’.
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, or handle objects, tools and controls.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs regularly.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently.
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regularly in all elements.
• Ability to enter into and work within confined space.
  
  

Working 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications

without a resume.

Benefits

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries,

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid

sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a

401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift

differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of

age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity,

sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by

applicable law or regulation.

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of

global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers

flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's

digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more

than 21 times.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation