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About Mertz Manufacturing
Mertz Manufacturing, Inc., founded in 1927 in Ponca City, OK, designs
and builds a wide range of custom steel fabricated products. The
majority of our products are custom designed trailers to serve as the
mobile platform for our customers specialized equipment, typically used
in the Oil & Gas industry. We also build stationary structures to house
or transport equipment. Very often, our products involve complicated
electronics and hydraulics to achieve the results our customers require.
All of our products are custom designed and built to our customers
exacting specifications for the quantities and delivery times the
customer requires. Frequently, customers approach Mertz with an idea for
a product to fill a unique business need with little more than a sketch
to work from. Mertz has consistently been able to work with our
customers to find unique and affordable solutions to their complex
problems. Mertz ability to take a customer idea from inception through
design, prototyping, and final production with the highest commitment to
quality and safety have earned our customers trust.
Just under half of our workforce consists of welders followed by almost
equal numbers of painters, machinists, assembly mechanics, and steel
cutting and forming workers. We also have a design team and other
support functions that provide essential services such as purchasing,
quality control, inventory, and IT.
Shipping Assistant Position
Works with supervisor and coworkers while increasing knowledge in the
Shipping department. Checks bills of lading for correct information-
serial numbers, job order numbers, address and weight. Moves parts from
all areas of the shop to their next location.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work.
- Knows how to build boxes for overseas shipments.
- Able to dip, wrap, and spray parts for rust prevention.
- Sets a consistent standard of quality and quantity in all work
performed including crating and packaging of shipments, the
operation of fork lifts, hoists, trucks, and cherry pickers.
- Turns in parts to stock and moves them to correct locations.
- Checks parts in from outside contracts, making sure all paper work
is completed.
- Must be able to see things to do and work more on own without close
supervision.
- Knows how to load trucks and boom the load down.
- Checks the hours to make sure the fork lifts and trucks get regular
service.
Position Qualifications
- Excellent speaking, writing and listening skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-demand environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), with emphasis on
Excel.
- Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Physical Demands:This is an overview intended for compliance with
the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform
the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements:Twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach,
below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to
grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 50 pounds; walk up and
down flights of stairs. Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above
shoulder and horizontally.
Safety-Sensitive Work Environment:This is a manufacturing plant
environment. Mertz has an established workplace safety program to
provide a healthful, safe and environmentally compliant work environment
for employees, customers and visitors. Its success depends on the
alertness and personal commitment of all. Safety-critical tas ks are
performed throughout the facility on a daily basis. These jobs include
operating forklifts, overhead cranes, heavy equipment operation and
tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment. An
employee in this position could be subject to exposure to dirt, dust,
noise, vibration, moving objects, mechanical parts, and equipment
hazards. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn in designated
areas at all times. An employee in this position must demonstrate an
understanding of safety procedures and the ability to work in a
safety-sensitive environment.
Other Requirements
Typically, 3-4 years of experience or equivalent combinations of
education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities are preferred.
Benefits Provided
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life, and
Vision insurance with competitive rates.
Employer 401K plan with company match
Annual vacation and sick time pe