Material Handler - 3rd shift

Job Title: Material Handler

Department: Manufacturing (American Legend Manufacturing)





Legend Valve & Fitting is an employee-owned manufacturer and service provider in plumbing and hydronics systems within the residential, light /commercial, and industrial construction markets. We have an expansive offering of valves, fittings, tubing, and components for plumbing and hydronic systems. We offer more than 10,000 products representing 80+ product classes designed for plumbing, water service, radiant heating /cooling, snow & ice melt, turf warming, irrigation, and industrial applications. Legend Valve is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with locations in Reno, Nevada and Stafford, Texas.



SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for preparing goods for final put away including labeling, wrapping, or bagging and stacking on pallets or in carts.  Minor duties include scrap regrind, housekeeping and minor machine operations.  *** This position includes a $1 shift premium ***



IN THIS ROLE, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Receive product from production line to packing table

• Label material and pack into bags or use plastic wrapping for protection

• Package final items: coils onto pallet or sticks into delivery area

• Ensure product is the correct type and labelled correctly

• Count and wrap final pallets for inventory put away

• Assists Quality Control to identify issues (color, finish, print, etc.)

• Understands basic operation of cutting / packaging equipment

o Be able to operate saw, coiler, and switch between the two

o Be able to load pre-defined coiler programs

• Any additional duties assigned by management



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None



THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and/or experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:



• Minimum completion of High School Diploma or equivalent

• Able to lift/handle packages up to 50lbs frequently

• Ability to obtain a hi-lo license

• Basic operation of production equipment

• Effectively communicate with operators on equipment or product issues

• Reliable attendance

• Required to work onsite





PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate would be a team player with a strong work ethic and ability to communicate with other operators and material handlers on the line. 



• Sound judgement

• Proven written and verbal communication skills

• Passionate about Legend Valve products and serving our customers

• Strive to make an impact on improving our production processes and product quality

• Honesty and integrity

• Ability to collaborate effectively and work selflessly as part of a team



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.



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.

Manual labor positions include maintenance, warehouse, transportation, and other positions whose primary duties involve physical labor and exertion. Maintenance positions frequently operate machinery and other equipment, and clean and maintain various grounds, equipment, lighting, and other facility items. The type of work performed by persons in these positions include shipping, electrical, and picking/packing work. Persons holding transportation positions regularly operate vehicles and transport mail, packages, and other goods. Warehouse positions constantly handle equipment, packages, and other goods. Employees in manual labor positions are often required to operate a computer, read, and write. They are frequently required to communicate and interact with others, in person and over computers, phones and other devices. In addition, they are frequently required to reach, twist, lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Persons holding manual labor positions work at specific Legend locations, but may occasionally be required to travel to other locations, as needed. Employees in these positions are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to hot or cold weather, and wet and/or humid conditions. Positions may also be exposed to high, precarious places requiring PPE. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to occasionally loud.



COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Legend Valve offers a generous benefits package that provides comprehensive coverage to help protect your health and earning power and to prepare for the future. Benefits begin Day One. Proud to be employee-owned!



• Employee stock ownership plan

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

• Parental Leave

• 401k with company match

• Basic Life and AD&D coverage

• STD/LTD

• Paid Time Off plan

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