FIND A BETTER JOB - APPLY TODAY at NSG Niles. We've got new equipment and a bright future. Hiring materials associates at our modern manufacturing facility located just east of the US 12 - US 31 Bypass, 10 miles North of South Bend. You'll have a blend of loading and unloading trailers on our dock, staging orders for delivery, and servicing the production team with materials to keep them running.MORE GREAT MATERIAL HANDLERS NEEDED TO SERVICE OUR BRAND NEW PRODUCTION LINES AND INCREASED CUSTOMER SHIPMENTS!SIT DOWN STYLE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE NEEDED - GREAT ATTITUDE AND ATTENDANCE EXPECTED
- Loved the money at other warehouses, but tired of the break neck pace and going home sore, dirty, and disrespected?Our workplace is SAFE, steady, year-round, and we will invest in your career future.
- We respect your work-life balance. Published OT schedules in advance, no surprises. New Equipment and the latest technology. Work safe, home safe - that's what's most important to us.
More about us We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks:Onsite Nurse & FREE Massages; Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years; Paid Medical Leave; South Bend Cubs Tickets; Site Performance Bonus Program; Birthday and Anniversary Awards; Veteran's Day recognition; Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees; Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events; Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment; Annual Raises; Employee Suggestion Program with prizes; Family Atmosphere - Respectful - Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots; Environmentally Friendly Reduce - Reuse - Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE!More about the job You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care and safety. Your job could involve loading/unloading trucks, prepping shipments, maintaining inventory control, or replenishing materials for the production floor. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency and satisfy your internal and external customers. Team members are responsible for working in accordance with all work instructions, quality and safety expectations.Responsibilities
- Unload materials from incoming vehicles and relocate them to assigned places
- Locate and move stock of products for storage or shipment
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
- Transport raw materials to production workstations and take finished goods to the warehouse
- Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
- Team members must work with consistent speed and accuracy. Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care
- Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
- Team members must adhere to standard work (SOP) while observing high standards for safety and quality. Must follow all written (English) and verbal instructions.
- Team members must be reliable and punctual, maintaining regular attendance including working 8-12 hours per day and occasional weekends.
- Team members must be able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive, use tools and equipment safely and properly, and lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Team members have the authority to initiate, recommend or provide solutions to problems through designated channels.
- Team Members are responsible for adhering to associated training requirements.
- Team members must ensure that finished good packaging meets customer specifications and requirements.
- Team members must adhere to housekeeping standards. They may be required to assist in training of others.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Qualifications Required:
- Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment including RF scan guns and other inventory control systems.
- Prior experience with safe operation of powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and loading/unloading semis.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written (English), oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- HS Diploma or GED preferred.
We do pre-employment drug screens - but not for substances that are LEGAL in the state of Michigan. We do post offer background checks - but we only look at the last 7 years, and we evaluate each case individually based on the seriousness of conviction.NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applyingTop 10 Reasons to Work at the NSG Group1. The company is rich in heritage and tradition-Through the years, three major glass companies would become entwined: Libbey-Owens-Ford in North America, Pilkington in the UK and Nippon Sheet Glass (now called the NSG Group) in Japan.Through the years, three major glass companies would become entwined: Libbey-Owens-Ford in North America, Pilkington in the UK and Nippon Sheet Glass (now called the NSG Group) in Japan.2. Commitment to High Quality-The NSG Group is one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the architectural, automotive industry and technical glass sectors. At the NSG Group you can feel confident that your work will make a difference throughout the globe.3. Working Safely and Ethically -NSG Group's Safety First culture is engrained in how we operate. In all aspects of our business, you will experience a safe and ethical work environment where our team members, our customers, and the community is top of mind and always comes first.4. Innovation and Technology -Innovation is about making new ideas happen, and we trust our employees to do that. Manufacturing Excellence and investments in technology focuses on new products and processes and offers opportunities for you to imagine, create, and innovate in every aspect of your work. Our Quick Kaizen program offers incentives for employees to make suggestions and implement them to improve the workplace.5. Global Company -Our global presence in more than 30 countries offers you the chance to work for a company and find opportunities around the world. At NSG Group you will work on teams with people with different backgrounds and ideas in facilities across the world. This way we truly understand and deliver on the needs of our customers.6. Great People -At NSG Group you are surrounded by respectful, fun, committed, intelligent, passionate people wanting to make a difference. Come for the opportunity to make a difference and stay for the great people that will become your other family.7. Career Success -At NSG Group we have a strong tradition of growing people who deliver excellent results. We average over 50 promotions per year among our Niles workforce. People with great attitudes and demonstrated abilities are placed in new roles, provided support, and their potential is unleashed. You can trust that NSG will help you find success. We are committed to training and education with millions of dollars invested in development and tuition reimbursement.8. Diversity and Inclusion -We know that all kinds of people can be successful at NSG Group. With over 50% of employees identifying as female, nearly 1/3 identifying as non-white, and nearly half of all employees over the age of 40, we believe that our company represents the diverse markets we operate in. Each person represents something special and helps NSG shine.9. Great Pay/Benefits -NSG Group will take good care of you and your family. We regularly benchmark our benefits and pay programs against those of other leading companies where we operate and update our programs to ensure they are aligned to drive satisfaction and long-term growth for both our employees and our businesses.10. Team based environment -When you join NSG Group, you will become part of a collaborative team, working closely with your colleagues to innovate and exceed expectations! We believe in serving the communities in which we operate and have programs to encourage you to give back.
