Materials and Material Handler

Company: Kingsbury Inc
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Plan Your Future with Kingsbury! -Join us for an exciting opportunity to have influence, in a stable, growing organization. We currently are looking to add a full-time Materials and Material Handler -to our team at our Northeast Philadelphia, PA facility. At Kingsbury, we operate with a shared purpose of creating the best product in our field while maintaining a healthy relationship with work.Who We are:Kingsbury, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is the leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery, with thousands of installations worldwide. The Company is comprised of a Corporate office (Philadelphia, PA), two (2) manufacturing facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Oshkosh, WI) and two (2) repair and service facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Yuba City, CA) located in the United States. In addition, Kingsbury has one (1) manufacturing facility located in G--ttingen Germany. - -Why work at Kingsbury?

• Company Paid Vision and Dental
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Proven record of promoting from within
• Competitive vacation for new hires
• Team Environment
• And many more reasons to come work with us! -Job PurposeCompletes receiving and shipping administrative and documentation requirements. Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of following duties: Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric/gas pallet truck, forklift, cranes, or other devices. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled production sheet. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Prepares and fabricates shipping containers. -As the Materials and Material Handler, the team member will: -
  • Document shipping and receiving requirements in accordance with prescribed procedures and specification by manual processes and information technology systems.
  • Load, unload, and transport materials on-site and off-site to and from designated storage areas, such as racks and shelves, or vehicles, and trucks, and stages or moves material as needed for production requirements in support of manufacturing.
  • Secure lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using crane or hoist. -
  • Position receptacles, such as bins, carts, and containers, to receive loads. -
  • Fabricate wood, metal, or cardboard shipping containers as required.
  • Read work orders or receives and listens to oral instructions to determine work assignment. -
  • Sort and store items according to specifications and instructions.
  • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported or secured in storage or on machines.
  • Attache identifying tags or marks information on containers, skids, or workpieces.
  • Record number of units handled and moved, using production sheet or work tickets.Abilities and Other Skills
    • Product Inspection - Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products utilizing the latest inspection tools and techniques as required.
    • Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
    • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. -
    • Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. -
    • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job -
    • Troubleshooting - Determines cause of operation error and decides what to do.
    • Problem Identification - Identifying the nature of problems. -
    • Active Learning - Working with new material or information to grasp its implications.
    • Time Management - Managing one's own time. -
    • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. -Required Education and 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. -Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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