Extrusions – Utility Worker (General Warehouse Laborer)
Overview:
BRT Extrusions, located in Niles, OH, is looking for general labor utility workers to join our expanding Extrusions department. This position entails loading extruded aluminum shapes into steel racks, working closely with team members, and learning about material defects to prevent nonconformities from being processed. Shifts are generally 8 hours, but OT may be required as business needs/volume change.
BRT is a growing aluminum extrusions company, and as we grow, our employees will grow as well.
We offer, competitive hourly wages, medical, dental and vision insurance at 90 days, participation in our 401K (with Company match) program and paid vacation upon eligibility.
We are looking for employees for our afternoon 4pm to 12am shift and our midnight shift 12am to 8am. The pay with differential is $16.00.
We also promote from within for most of our positions. Come, Learn, Grow!
Essential duties of the Extrusions Utility Worker:
• Load aluminum shapes onto steel racks as instructed by Supervisor and Saw Operator
• Follow material stacking specs to ensure product is loaded properly and defects are avoided
• Keep empty racks prepped and prepared for loading
• Use basic hand tools and a manual strapping tool throughout the shift
• Ensure all saw chips are removed from extrusions with air guns provided
• May work as a “Middleman” depending on the extrusion press assigned to you, this entails helping the Stretcher Operators move long pieces of aluminum across the cooling table
• Keep work area clean throughout the shift, when production is slow, or extrusion press is under maintenance
• Move metal product and/or materials/racks manually as required
• May learn specific extrusion positions to become cross trained and fill in when necessary
• Comply with Company policies including but not limited to all safety policies
Requirements of the Extrusions Utility Worker:
• Must be 18 years of age to work in the plant
• Must be able to work at a steady pace to keep up with material flow
• Should know how to read a Tape Measure or can be trained/coached to learn how to read measurements
• Must follow all Extrusion Department procedures and guidelines
• Must be able to work OT depending on production needs
• Must be willing to work in other departments as needed
• Must have ability to read and understand basic instructions (Spanish instructions are provided as needed)
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Should have average math skills as this position loads material into racks in sets/rows
• Must have good attendance – show up for work every day you are scheduled.
• Must be willing to participate in all required job and or employment related trainings. This includes but is not limited to all safety and technical or role or tool specific trainings.
Physical requirements of the Extrusions Utility Worker:
This position requires the individual to work in a factory/manufacturing environment. The temperatures can fluctuate from hot to cold and the noise level is high. An individual in this role will be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, turn, climb, and push/pull frequently. With proper safety equipment, an individual in this role may work above ground level (off the ground) occasionally. An individual in this role will need to be always aware of movement and/or noises around them. An individual in this role must move 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally. An individual in this role will remain stationary and/or traverse the factory as needed per essential duties of the position. An individual in this role will be an effective communicator verbally and in writing, and this role requires individuals to read and follow written procedures. (English/Spanish instructions will be made available as needed)
BRT is an EEO employer