Materials Technician II - Packaging (3Rd Shift)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in warehouse or packaging operations.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Must be able to read, write and accurately perform routing math calculations.

• Must be able to interact positively with other individuals to function effectively in a team-based environment.

• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability.

• Must be able to operate basic computer systems and programs.

• Must be able to learn computer-based applications and equipment.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $15.25 to $19.06 per hour.

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Materials Technician II to join our Waco, TX team. This position performs all tasks performed by Material Tech I & II consisting of: coordination and movement of materials within the packaging operations and other areas as required; packaging, labeling, and loading product for shipment; accepting, verifying, and recording of incoming materials and supplies from outside vendors; physically lift, place, and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds for moderate distances.

The responsibilities include more complex tasks involving full cross-training on all dept equipment and specialized ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment or process issues, identifying problems, determining root causes, and taking required corrective action to achieve a high level of transaction accuracy. The role also operates a variety of powered material handling equipment and performs manual tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment and perform duties as related to functional area of assignment, listed below, and be familiar with safety, environmental, and emergency procedures for equipment in that functional area.

• Review W.O. to determine customer specific packaging and labeling requirements for work in process.

• Setup and run box erector/gluer, packaging machines, label printer/applicators, palletizers and stretch wrapping machines.

• Accurately input data into computer systems to record production quantities through work order completions.

• Take appropriate action to correct identified inaccuracies.

• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment to load, unload, and transport material to designated locations in a safe and efficient manner.

• Load stock into trailers or staging areas in accordance with inbound advice instructions, verifying accuracy of system data.

• Load packaging lines/hoppers with forklift for packaging operations.

• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs to production equipment.

• Numerous miscellaneous general warehouse tasks, including 5s tasks/activities and dept improvements.

• Ensures that all electronic and manual transactions are completed with a high degree of accuracy.

• Performs inbounding operations of completed finished goods W.O.'s

• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to learn manufacturing principles and techniques.

• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.

• Maintains full compliance and conducts all activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as required.