Switchman

About the Role

Daily duties involve moving materials to and from storage, opening containers with hand tools, and operating both manual and powered equipment to stock shelves. The worker coordinates load handling with cranes or hoists, follows production and shipping orders, organizes inventory by size or type, and records quantities handled. Additional tasks include tagging items, preparing shipments, bundling products, assembling crates, cleaning work areas, and performing minor adjustments or repairs. • Stores, removes, loads and unloads all types of materials from storage bins, pallets, trays, racks, and vehicles that can't be handled by material handling devices. • Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools. • Operates manual or mechanical devices and stocks inventory shelves. • Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination. • Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order or follows oral instructions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed. • Assorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or bins according to predetermined sequences such as size type, style, or color. • Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet. • Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. • Moves materials and supplies from warehouse and prepares for delivery. • Fills requisition, work orders or request for materials, tools or stock items. • Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher. • Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products. • Lifts objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators. • Makes simple adjustments or repairs, such as realigning belts or replacing rollers, using hand tools. • Assembles crates to contain products, such as machines or vehicles, using hand tools and precut lumber. • Shovels loose materials, such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers, such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels. • Records material items received or distributed. • May maintain inventory records. • Perform routine housekeeping task to maintain work area. • Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines. • Responsible for observing and following all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. • Plan work and select proper tools. • Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects. • Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings. • Make decisions based on measurable criteria. • Reporting unsafe conditions and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material handling
• ▸equipment operation
• ▸load securing
• ▸inventory tracking
• ▸crate assembly
• ▸safety reporting

What You Bring

The role requires familiarity with a range of tools and consumable items, the ability to issue and receive tools and welding wire, and competence in repairing equipment. The employee must also manage ordering of supplies and keep accurate distribution logs. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience, with a solid understanding of common industry practices. The position relies on following established instructions under close supervision and reporting to a manager. Required competencies include accurate measurement, tool selection, visual comparison, three‑dimensional visualization, and decision‑making based on defined criteria, as well as adhering to safety and training restrictions. • Must be familiar with tools and consumables. • Have the ability to hand out and receive both tools and welding wire. • Knowledgeable in repairing tools. • Ability to order consumables and tools and to maintain a log of distribution. • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. • Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Requirements

• ▸tools
• ▸welding wire
• ▸repair
• ▸ordering
• ▸high school
• ▸safety

Benefits

The job demands physical abilities such as standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lb, and various motions like climbing, stooping, and reaching. The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, health and dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development. Brown & Root is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Work Environment

Onsite