Polyline Order Prep/Material Handler - Kadant Solutions

This full time position supports the Polyline in fulfilling customer orders by moving materials, receiving and unloading poly material, operating saws, operating planers and other hand finishing equipment.

• Verify materials meet the purchase order requirements at receiving.
• In a safe manner, you will move material from the receiving area to their correct inventory location.
• Fills out material issue cards.
• Sets up and operates saws and planers or special purpose machines to prepare material for further operations.
• Understands dimensions of 1/8" tolerances and what the sequence of operations should be.
• Verifies conformance of materials to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Uses tape measures and dial calipers to measure and document dimensions of the work piece.
• Able to use hand tools and power tools.
• Fork truck and crane use required.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area.
• Fully responsible for the quality of their work.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Works overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent- Trade School Diploma preferred. Minimum two years of hands on experience with the set up and operation of Saws, Planers and other types of machines. Experience with devices to lift heavy irregular shaped objects ( i.e. cranes, power lifts and methods of lifting.)

Knowledge: Basic shop mathematics, able to read intermediate level blue prints, understand the order of machining operations and good manufacturing practices.

Skill: Able to read and interpret basic blue prints. Able to correctly use and read measuring tools ( i.e. tape measure and Vernier calipers.) Control the equipment to hold tolerances of .125 consistently. Verbal and written communication skills to convey information with the organization. Ability to solve practical manufacturing problems with little guidance. Able to prioritize tasks.

Physical Demands: Possess manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Be able to lift heavy weight, carry at least 50 pounds and move, pull or push materials of this magnitude. Works near moving mechanical parts. Use of ppe.

Who is Kadant Solutions Division?

Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

Why consider joining the Kadant team?

• Kadant was named as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek
• Kadant was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 and 2024.
• 100% of Kadant’s energy comes from renewable sources.
• Kadant serves the pulp and paper industry which has recycled 68% of everything produced and 82% of cardboard since 2009, the highest of any processing industry.
• Kadant serves several process industries including lithium-ion battery production, food processing, metals processing, carbon fiber, nonwovens, textiles, and construction roofing materials.
• At Kadant, our customer-focused innovation allows us to deliver Sustainable Industrial Processing™ engineering services and technologies to help our customers create more value with fewer inputs.