Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA

Salary Range
$21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Description

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouver's largest employers and we are interested in speaking with you! A family owned business since 1937, Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to for more information.

Summary: Prepare capital equipment for shipment. Builds skids and crates. Uses cranes and forklifts as needed to pick and set equipment on trucks. Protects equipment with padding and tarps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Protect & tarp equipment. Accurately record items on the picklist.

Operate a 5k, 9k, or 15k lift truck to transport equipment and use overhead crane.

Take pictures of equipment loaded on trucks or placed in crates. Lists equipment part number on packing lists.

Using stairs, ladders or scissor lifts to secure equipment and use overhead crane.

Assist in the carpenters shop as needed.

Constant (over 66%)

• Problem Solving

(Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear or established procedures and directions.)

Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager, incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.)

Occasional (10%-33%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions generally affect own job or specific functional area.)

None to Seldom (0%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Non-Essential Job Functions

Keep communication clip board current and accurate.

Assists with creation of SWIs and contributes to departmental SOPs

Routinely cleans area and keeps tools and equipment maintained.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

Skills-

1. Knowledge of load distribution and DOT guidelines a plus.
2. Project Management Abilities.
3. Understands and works to priorities
4. Ability to operate Forklifts & cranes
5. Experience with Radial Arm Saw, Skill Saw, and Table Saws
6. Basic Computer skills
7. High attention to detail

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs
6. Maintains a clean and safe work area
7. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
8. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. 1-3 Years experience

Physical Demands(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Hearing, Listening

Frequent (33%-66%)

Talking, Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, and Crouching

Occasional (10%-33%)

Crawling, Climbing Stairs, Balancing

Seldom (1-10%)

Sitting

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

Industrial exposure: Noise, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids, Welding and Burning smoke

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):

Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.