Material Handler

Job Position At Kadant Solutions

This position supports the Polyline in fulfilling customer orders by moving materials, receiving, unloading poly material, operating saws, operating planers, and other hand finishing equipment.

Responsibilities include verifying that materials meet the purchase order requirements at receiving. In a safe manner, move material from the receiving area to their correct inventory location. Fills out material issue cards. Sets up and operates saws and planers or special purpose machines to prepare material for further operations. Understands dimensions of 1/8" tolerances and what the sequence of operations should be. Verifies conformance of materials to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Uses tape measures and dial calipers to measure and document dimensions of the work piece. Ability to use hand tools and power tools. Fork truck and crane use required. Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area. Fully responsible for the quality of their work. Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices. Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Work overtime as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

Why consider joining the Kadant team?

Kadant was named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek. Kadant was named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek. Kadant was named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. 100% of Kadant's energy comes from renewable sources. Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry. Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials. At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs.

*Equal opportunity employer. *Diverse and inclusive workplace. *Competitive wage. *All benefits are effective upon date of hire. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with best-in-class premiums.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401k with match.
• Company paid life insurance benefit
• Disability insurance.
• Aflac insurance.
• Lifelock insurance.
• MetLaw legal assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending.
• Dependent care.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade School Diploma preferred. Minimum two years of hands on experience with the set up and operation of Saws, Planer and other types of machines. Experience with devices to lift heavy, irregular shaped objects (i.e. Cranes, Power Lifts, and methods of lifting.) Knowledge: Basic shop mathematics, able to read basic level blue prints. Understand the order of machining operations and good manufacturing practices. Skill: Able to read and interpret basic blue prints. Able to correctly use and read measuring tools (i.e. Tape Measure and Vernier Calipers. Ability to control the equipment to hold tolerances to.125 consistently. Verbal and written communication skills to convey information within the organization. Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Able to prioritize tasks.

Physical/Environmental Demands: Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. Ability to lift heavy weight, carry at least 50 pounds and move, pull or push materials of this magnitude. Will work near moving mechanical parts. Periodically exposed to hazards of a serious nature requiring care in the use of machinery as well as the use of personal protective equipment.

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