American Steel and Aluminum (ASA), a leading metal distribution and fabrication company, is seeking a energetic candidate to work on tasks such order picking, order preparation/grinding of material, and packing/shipment preparation. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to be able to work in an ever changing, fast moving, dynamic environment.

If you are looking for a career, and not simply a job, this is the role for you. Advancement potential opportunities exist. The role is a full time position in ASA’s Quality Flame Cutting facility in Freemont, NH.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Deferred Compensation (401k) Plan with a company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• No-cost Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability overages.
• Paid Time Off.
• Team Events.
• Employee Perks/Discounts.
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion.

Position Summary

The Material Handling Associate’s primary duties include, but are not limited to, receiving raw material, staging material for processing and secondary operations, keeping the inventory areas clean and orderly, and loading and unloading trucks. As required, the Material Handler will also deburr parts and prepare products for shipment to the customer. It will be the Associate’s responsibility to ensure the quality of the products produced consistently meet the highest level of quality and the customer’s requirements.

The Material Handling Associate may also be asked to perform preventative maintenance on designated pieces of equipment and, as part of the production team, will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

The candidate must be friendly, courteous, professional, an effective communicator, and team player.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety awareness and safety prioritization.
• Ensure that quality standards are met; champion quality ownership of work center.
• Follow all company rules, policies, and procedures; communicate issues or concerns with division management and/or Corporate.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move and stage material for processing and secondary operations.
• Perform grinding, shot blasting, and other secondary operations to finish parts.
• Inspect material prior to processing for damage and / or quality defects.
• Perform visual and measured quality inspections during production to ensure products meet the required specifications.
• Utilize and read the appropriate measuring instruments.
• Pack parts as specified on the Work Order or as communicated by the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Review paperwork for accuracy and confirm that any special requests called out on the Work Order are understood.
• Regularly clean and conduct specified routine maintenance on designated machines to ensure they are in optimum working condition.
• Keep immediate work area and other areas of the shop clean and orderly.
• Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by the division management team.

Key Job Requirements

Education

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (such as a GED).
• Technical/Vocational Training highly preferred.

Experience and Certifications

• Experience with metal cutting and part production.
• Experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift/Overhead Crane Certified preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who is ambitious, technically sound, and is results driven.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance (mechanical aptitude).
• Ability to apply mathematical skills and techniques to solve production problems.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Ability to maintain coordinated manual dexterity with mental and visual attentiveness for sustained periods of time.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of American Steel and Aluminum LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person