Material Handler

About Us As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity The Material Handler position is responsible for moving and transferring raw material, detail parts, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, reworked and miscellaneous components through all the phases of manufacturing and testing processes.

Location: Whitesboro, NY

Responsibilities

• Under General Supervision:
• Monitors and dispatches the movement of materials from work center to work center
• Motorized fork truck utilization
• Ensure that the work center that is performing the operation reviews and signs off on the process sheets
• Making recommendations to improve the organization of the shop floor and expand visual control systems
• Operates, electric pallet jack and all other required material handling equipment to ensure the safe transportation of product to the appropriate work center without the part incurring damage
• Manages inventory control of machining oils and cutting fluids on the production floor
• Conducts a visual inspection (view for dents, dings, scratches etc.) of the product for any obvious damage before transporting from any of the outgoing shelves; immediately notifies the respective Supervisor of the area of any damage
• Notifies respective and immediate Supervisors of any damage that occurred during the transportation of product
• Assists team with various duties (waste removal, regulated waste shipments, proper waste storage, etc). when outgoing shelves are empty
• Manages waste inventory and notifies the proper channels for waste removal
• Keeps racks and material handling equipment clean and free of dust and foreign objects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good mathematical skills
• Hazardous waste labeling and handling
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience
• Valid Drivers License
• Fork Truck experience

Working Conditions

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil based lubricants and cleaning solutions.
• Occasionally exposure to moderate cold and extreme heat; noise level in the work environment is usually middling.
• Fork truck utilization is a large portion of the role.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Ability to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear.
• Required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch.
• Occasionally required to sit; must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Acknowledgements The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates will be required to train on A Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Once trained, candidates will transition to the Team 2 schedule: Saturday - Tuesday (Week One) and Saturday - Tuesday (Week Two) 6pm - 6 am.