Dixon Brass is looking for a Material Handler to join our team in Westmont, IL on 1st Shift!

The material handler will be responsible for transporting parts, bar stock to machines, and components from their location to the appropriate assembly station. This person will need to keep up with demand, and supply stations consistently until work order is complete. Records daily production information as instructed and monitors chip wringer operation. This individual will also be required to perform quality and timely assembly of needed components using fingers/hands, small hand tools, or machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate weight and count scale
• Outsource material from factory to warehouse daily
• Rectify inventory issues
• Use proper materials for job (pallet, box) when packing material
• Create manifests for shipping to outside vendors
• Communicate with warehouse and factory shuttle drivers when material needs to move
• Perform assembly tasks
• Help out other material handlers on factory floor by taking out cardboard, empty cages, wash parts, and move parts to next location
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Fork lift certified- or willing to be certified
• Overhead crane certified- or willing to be certified
• Be able to lift up to 70 pounds
• Organized and accountable for work
• Team player
• Communicate well with others
• Flexibility and dexterity with fingers/hands, small hand tools or machinery

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required and are subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

Licenses & Certifications

• Forklift Operator

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility