Material Handler

Spherion Sunbury is working to fill a 2nd Shift, Material Handler position in Hughesville, PA. The pay rate is $17.50 HOURLY.

Description:

A Junior Operator/Material Handler performs various manufacturing operations. Includes manufacture of sub assemblies and final assembly. Operates various types of equipment such as saws, drills, punches, grinders formers, packing machines, material moving equipment and any other equipment in an assigned designated area.

What you'll do:

• Ensures that guards and safety devices are installed on equipment used and are operating properly. Performs required equipment safety inspections.
• Adjusts and operates saw equipment to cut extruded stock, metal and plastic to the size and shape specified by the work order. Positions fixtures and clamps to properly locate direction of cut.
• Uses shop equipment as needed such as table saw, hand drill or drill press, punch and die press, fixed router, nut drivers and heat forming equipment.
• Performs assembly using materials and parts designated by the work order, production sheet, drawings, or catalog specifications. Follows established procedures and operations prescribed to assemble products.
• Performs manufacture or make up of sub assemblies for stock.
• Assists in filling pull lists and work orders for assigned production area.
• Loads and unloads materials on to pallets, tables, racks and shelving using required equipment

Education: High School

Physical:

• Heavy Lifting (50+ lbs)
• Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Standing / Walking
• Repetitive Motion
• Bending / Stooping / Kneeling
• Pushing / Pulling
• Manual Dexterity
• PPE Required (Noise / Chemical / Dust)

Skills:

• Hand Tool Operation: Safe and proficient use of basic hand tools for simple assembly, opening crates, or adjusting equipment
• Reading a Tape Measure: Ability to quickly and accurately read standard tape measures down to fraction marks to check material sizes and lengths
• Basic Quality Inspection: Checking raw materials and finished products for cracks, bends, or flaws using basic measuring tools and visual checks
• Safety Awareness: Strict adherence to plant safety rules, including proper lifting techniques, safe tool handling, and wearing required personal protective equipment
• Following Instructions: Reading and following simple work orders, written assembly guides, and verbal instructions.

Related Experience: operator, junior operator, material handler, production, warehouse