Material Handler - Direct Hire ($20.00Hr + Signing Bonus)

Position Summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is looking for Material Handler to join our team at our Freedom, PA location for our High Voltage Switchgear Division. Apply now to join the Mitsubishi Electric team to support the building of equipment for our nation's electric grid.

This is a Direct Hire position. Positions are available on Second Shift working in a clean warehouse environment.

Successful candidate(s) will receive a full benefits package including:

• $300 signing bonus
• $20.00/hour with rate increases
• Shift differential
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Profit sharing program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Personal Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• 24 hour on-site Fitness Center

In this role, the incumbent(s) will perform routine manual duties in inventory areas such as crating/uncrating materials, washing parts, re-palletizing parts, picking and packing parts, and transporting materials to proper locations to support manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

• Load and unload material to be delivered between MEPPI facilities in a safe and efficient manner without causing any damage to material.
• Drive MEPPI vehicles as assigned.
• Stage and return material to warehouse as required.
• Stage and return bins, pallets, A-frames, and stackable racks to the warehouse.
• Deliver and pick up interoffice mail as required.
• Stock and maintain areas.
• Receive incoming material from trucks using forklifts and cranes.
• Uncrate materials using hand and power tools.
• Tag and move materials to proper locations.
• Disperse inventory items and expense items.
• Support and assist the HVSD Supervisor as needed.
• Support and make recommendations to improve Company policies and procedures.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the HVSD Manufacturing Department.
• Know MEPPI's Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.

Desired Qualifications

• High School or GED, plus two years of work experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Applicable safety/operations training required to operate certain machinery and equipment (e.g. fork truck, crane).
• Basic computer/data entry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, mechanical blueprints, and bills of materials.
• Ability to safely and correctly use hand and power tools and measurement devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to inspect sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to judge the quality of sub-assemblies and assemblies produced compared to established standards, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to operate powered equipment, such as fork truck and overhead crane.
• Ability to climb and work up to 10 feet off the ground for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, sit, crawl, squat, kneel, twist, bend, and reach above the shoulders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work in normal indoor temperatures and occasionally work outdoors for some assembly