Material Handler

Pursuit Aerospace Morton is a contract manufacturer of high precision CNC machined aerospace, and power generation parts. Our primary business centers around large turbine components for the jet engine industry. Located in Morton, Illinois we have been in business for 45 years and offer a state of the art, safe, clean, and air-conditioned facility to work in. We are currently expanding and need to add to our talented and dedicated workforce.

Visit us at www.pursuitaerospace.com to learn more about us.

Material Handling

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include a variety of shipping, receiving, packing, unpacking, loading, unloading, stock loading, material handling and material control. Regular computer use is required as well as the ability to multi-task, follow direction, and work independently to complete daily task requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

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  Lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Operation of forklift.
• Effectively use applicable computer programs involved in shipping and receiving.
• Compare identifying information and counts, weighs or measures of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records.
• Determine method of shipment.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers OR collect/select pre-assembled containers.
• Insert items into containers.
• Nail covers on wooden crates and bind containers with metal tape.
• Identify all shipping information on containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges, affix postage.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Route items to correct line / departments.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of received materials and supplies.
• Operate lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Training of other employees may be required.

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.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics describe 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and increased noise activity. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.