Material Handler

CLOSED - Parmatech - East Providence, RI

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Job Description

Headquartered in Warwick, RI, ATW Companies runs state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. ATW Companies offers global sales and support and is a highly engineered metal solution provider to the metal component marketplace servicing customers worldwide. ATW provides a wide range of fabrication technologies to meet the exacting requirements of industries and diverse technologies for the most critical applications. Through continuously adding value and innovation to their products and services, ATW offers the best solutions for customers and their partners.

Parmatech- RI is based just outside East Providence, RI and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATW Companies and a leading manufacturer of custom manufactured metal injection molding components. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is a low cost, high volume manufacturing process that produces parts to near net shape, reducing or eliminating the need for secondary and machining operations.

The Material Handler will perform a combination of tasks including but not limited to: preparation of powder for mixing such as milling, blending, and weighing to ensure manufactured batches contain proper ingredients and quantities. Mixes all feedstock and performs feedstock characterization. Organizes and maintains all receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner. Efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials.

Skills/Requirements

IDEAL EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with raw materials for product mix and/or materials shipping department.

COMPETENCIES:

Provides opportunities for people to learn to work together as a team.
Provides assistance to others when they need it
Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions
Is confident of own ability to accomplish goals.
Proposes new approaches, methods, or technologies

KEY PROJECTS TO BE ADDRESSED:

Improvement of product process flow
Continuous quality improvements, Lean and 5S

ACCOUNTABILITIES: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Receives, locates, and transfers all incoming raw materials accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensures all necessary paperwork is included for later certification.
Organizes and maintains storage and inventory areas for all raw materials and feedstock.
Organizes and maintains gas storage area. Receives, distributes and picks up gas bottles from their areas of use.
Tracks inventory levels, informs Laboratory Manager when minimums are reached.
Opens containers utilizing hand tools as needed; counts and weighs materials and records information.
Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages.
Does density determination for all powder and feedstock received.
Loads and unloads materials onto and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, conveyors, racks, pallets, and/or trays; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish task.
Prepares appropriate powder prior to mixing such as milling.
Mixes all feedstock.
Operates all equipment associated with feedstock preparation including programming scales and mixers.
Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to wheelbarrow, hand truck, forklift, electric dolly, elevator and/or company truck or van.
Stacks and assembles materials.
Organize and maintain ceramic and metal mix rooms.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
Participates in quality improvement efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

One to two years related experience or equivalent.
Familiarity with shipping practices and mixing/handling methods.
Forklift certified.
Respiratory certified.
Clean Driving Record
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Good organizational and problem-solving skills
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Solid English language skills both written and oral
Acute attention to detail
Able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

READING SKILLS: Ability to read, write and comprehend materials in English.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply 'common sense' understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 frequently required to do the following:

Lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance.
Climb a ladder to a height of at least 20 feet.
Wear appropriate safety equipment.

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 moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees are responsible for wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job.