Jumper / Materials Handler

Job Description:

About the Business

ITW Construction – Offsite Europe is a business unit of ITW within in the Construction Products segment, a segment which generates $1.9 billion in global revenue. The Offsite Europe business’ annual revenue is $40 million, with 80+ colleagues across the UK & Ireland. We are suppliers of innovative engineered connectors and design software, and our products are uniquely capable of driving value for our customers, supported by strong customer service capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset. 

ITW Construction – Offsite Europe are consistently innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. We are industry influencers with 2 high-quality brands that are known throughout the industry, and we aspire to grow our business in our current markets as well as explore new market opportunities. At all levels in our organisation, we are encouraged to embrace our inner entrepreneur to drive actions, focus on what matters and share ideas so that every individual can have an impact on the business. In return we are rewarded, supported in our development and given the opportunities to grow within a large multinational organisation. 

Role

Working as part of the production and wider operations team within the Glenrothes site, the Jumper role is responsible ensuring all production machinery is ready for use by the operations team. The role must ensure all daily targets are met, whilst following all internal safety and quality procedures. The role is responsible for the general upkeep of all raw materials (steel coils) involved in production and the management of the waste circuits (including scrap). The Jumper also provides key shift support in the absence of the Shift Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks for the removal of finished product into the warehouse where required.

• Ensure the power presses are replenished as required during production with all consumables.

• Material handling - loading and unloading of steel coils up to 6.5 tonnes.

• Unloading the raw materials (steel coils) into the Kanban locations using 10-tonne overhead crane and ensuring all paperwork is filled in.

• Inspection and quality control of manufactured components and incoming goods.

• Assembling/packing parts ready for dispatch.

• Organising the pick-up and delivery of any waste removal and/or raw material deliveries.

• Operate power press if required during breaks, holiday periods and/or lunch times.

• Shift Supervisor and Production Manager with the achievement of production plans.

• Shift Supervisor and Production Manager with the Kanban approach (MRD), with a focus on raw materials.

• Responsible for opening and closing the site facility where required.

• Working with the production team, to schedule in and manage steel deliveries.

• Physical stock counting of steel and raw materials at the end of each shift.

• Involvement in progress activities and driving improvements and efficiencies where possible.

• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as and when required.

Health & Safety

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in your working area (6S)

• Completing safety checks on all equipment as required

• Actively participate in Focus Groups and other safety initiatives

• Ensure all guarding and safety equipment is in place and used when needed

• Report all health and safety or maintenance issues

• Ensure health and safety requirements are met and understand all relevant safety regulations

Job Requirements:

Experience/Skills/Attributes:

• Forklift driving – up to 7-tonne truck.

• Overhead crane experience.

• The ability to work well under pressure.

• Effective communication skills.

• Motivated individual who is flexible and willing to learn continuous best practice.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and positive attitude.

• Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills

• Comfortable in being able work alone and/or within a team environment, contributing and sharing best practices, resources and ideas in order to continually improve.

• The ability to work to set standards and procedures.