Sheet Metal Material Handler

Job Title: Sheetmetal Material Handler  Department: 312 – Factory
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing Operations
Location: RAE Corporation – Pryor, Oklahoma
Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) 

About Us: RAE Corporation is a leader in HVAC and refrigeration solutions, focused on delivering high-quality products through innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to providing a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow and succeed.

Role Overview: The Sheetmetal Material Handler is responsible for stocking, transporting, organizing, and delivering materials and parts throughout the production floor to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures raw materials, sheet metal components, and production supplies are accurately handled, stocked, labeled, and delivered according to production schedules while maintaining safety, organization, and inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
 • Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and responsibly
 • Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns as needed
 • Empty scrap buckets and remove trash dumpsters as required
 • Smash Yaffe roll-offs as directed
 • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

2. Material Handling & Inventory Support

• Stock and deliver materials and sheet metal parts to production areas according to schedules
• Put away sheet metal parts and maintain organization of stock materials
 • Use sheet metal maps to locate stock parts and materials
 • Distinguish between different gauges and types of materials
 • Label raw materials accurately and maintain material identification standards
 • Keep raw materials stocked in storage racks and production areas
 • Offload raw materials from wooden skids to metal skids as needed
 • Stack sheet metal pallets and prepare pallets for vendor return
 • Keep press brakes stocked with empty pallets

3. IFS & Documentation

• Move parts in IFS using Red Time transactions to maintain accurate inventory and production records
 • Accurately charge time in the time and attendance system to ensure proper labor distribution and payroll accuracy

4. Quality & Productivity

• Follow manufacturing instructions and complete assignments accurately and on time
 • Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and efficiency
 • Ensure materials are delivered accurately to support production schedules and workflow

5. Teamwork & Collaboration

• Contribute to team efforts by working cooperatively with coworkers and supporting related functions as needed
 • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding material needs or inventory concerns

6. Administrative & Compliance

• Comply with all government regulations, laws, company policies, and procedures
 • Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as required to meet production demands

7. Additional Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor as needed
 • Care for tools and equipment; notify maintenance of equipment issues or malfunctions

Desired Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred to support continued growth and advancement within the company
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors and leadership

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication and strong listening skills
 • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and inventory documentation
 • Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to accurately read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch
 • Ability to operate and monitor material handling equipment safely and effectively
 • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
 • Ability to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement or corrective action
 • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and maintain positive working relationships

Certificates, Licenses, or Training

• On-the-job training provided
 • Forklift certification required
 • Propane certification preferred

Interaction with Others: Reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations. Must be able to accurately receive, understand, and follow instructions from supervisors and leads. This role requires effective collaboration with coworkers and a cooperative, team-oriented approach. The employee must maintain positive working relationships, communicate effectively, and be willing to ask questions and assist others as needed to support departmental and organizational success.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Forklift
 • Pallet Jack
 • Hand Tools
 • Box Knife
 • Tape Measure
 • Computer
 • Safety Glasses
 • Gloves
 • Hearing Protection / Ear Plugs (when required)

Other Physical Requirements: Auditory capabilities, visual & speech capabilities

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and primary duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional procedures and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. 

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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