With 85 years of experience, MPP Group of Companies is a family-owned and operated business that has grown into a very progressive twenty-first-century firm, with the highest capabilities in production quality, product consistency, environmental compliance, and customer service. MPP Group and Companies are significant players in metal protection plating with locations in DuQuoin, IL, Kansas City, MO, and Corsicana, TX. Founded in 1956, MPP takes pride in its customer service and communication programs, which are among the best in the industry.

We strive to attract talent who share our vision and values. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a productive Racker/Unracker/Packer in Du Quoin, IL to join our team.

Job Description

Summary

This position is responsible for racking/unracking/packing various customer materials (without any restrictions), inspecting the customer’s order for finish/packing quality, and packaging the material according to specifications.

Compensation
The expected hourly pay range for this position is $16.50 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle customer material according to assigned position and direction
• Rack the metal parts onto the work bars according to directions
• Unrack the metal parts from the work bars
• Package the metal parts back into the customer’s original container, or by other directions as specified by the customer
• Count and inspect the metal parts for their proper quantities and for their finish quality, and notify supervisor of any discrepancies or problems
• Move parts from staging area to work bar area to shipping area
• Provide the proper shipping documents for each bundle of finished material
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Attendance & Punctuality - Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly. Achieves established goals.

Safety & Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

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.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

No computer skills are necessary for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.