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Material Handler - Metals

Sheffield
4 weeks ago
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A great opportunity has arisen for a handler to join a leading supplier to the Oil & Gas and Aerospace industry.

Job Description:

Safe handling of internal revert solids, including segregation, packaging, preparation for VIM melting, and Alloy Stores stock levels.
Safe handling of internal turnings, including segregation, packaging, preparation for External processing and sales.
Safe handling of revert for Export on Containers.
Safe handling of all internal revert movements with haulage between sites.
Assisting with the accurate identifying and orderly storing raw materials and melting consumables.
Carrying out requisite QA checks and material conformance acceptance, including the use of Niton XRF and Spectro analyser.
Accurately weighing and identification of VIM charge constituents (sickness & vacation cover)
Understanding the implications of quality hazards, thus maintaining a high standard of cleanliness/orderliness in accordance with plant standards.
Following QA procedures and generating/maintaining prime records.
Using computer based production control system to indicate completion of operations.
Use of Overhead crane, FLT and Side loader.
Use of E.P saws for cutting of scrap (if required)
Use of Hilti Gun for applying lifting attachments.
Supporting the CSEW team with customer despatches.Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

Ability to interpret, follow and sign off work against internal procedures.
High degree of accuracy and standards of housekeeping in accordance with plant standards.
Flexible approach
Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods of time
Forward and logical thinker
Organised
To be flexible to production needs and ability to multitask
Willingness to work as a team & share knowledge
Acceptance of accountability and responsibility
Willingness to use data to help make decisions
Exemplary level of timekeeping and attendance
Remote/pendant crane licence holder to CITB/AITT or equivalent.
Counterbalance fork truck licence holder to CITB/AITT or equivalent
Side loader (if required.)
Computer literate.
Experience of using Microsoft office
Good knowledge sharing and learning attitude
Basic knowledge of materials/chemical elements

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