Raw Material Receiver

Position Title: Raw Material Receiver

Target Experience: 3+ years

Department: Logistics

Location: Trafford, PA

About Us

Cleaveland/Price specializes in the design and manufacture of high voltage disconnect switches and switch automation products. The products that we offer are unique in design, and some include patented features. Products have been developed and tested in accordance with IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards for high voltage equipment. They are primarily used by investor-owned and public electric utilities and large industrial operations in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation applications.

All company operations take place in a modern 218,300 sq. ft. multi-site facility situated on 20 acres east of Trafford, PA. The facility houses virtually all resources for product realization, including engineering, supply chain, parts fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and testing. Fabrication capabilities include laser and plasma cutting, CNC machining, CNC punching, and automated bending and forming. The company also utilizes specialized processes, such as MIG and TIG welding, friction welding, silver and tin electroplating, and silver brazing.

Cleaveland/Price's employee-focused culture plays an important role in being recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as being a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region. The company is driven by the caring people that we employ: the heart and soul of the Cleaveland/Price product line.

Your Goal

The Raw Material Receiver at Cleaveland/Price plays a pivotal role in the efficient operation of our manufacturing facility. They ensure that raw materials are accurately received, stored, and distributed to meet production schedules. This role involves utilizing forklifts and other equipment to safely transport materials, as well as maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting regular cycle counts.

Your Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, and verifies incoming deliveries, ensuring materials meet quality and quantity standards.
• Unloads freight using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment; moves materials between loading docks, trucks, storage areas, and production zones.
• Stores materials in designated locations.
• Operates 4-D Reach Truck, overhead cranes, along with other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintains accurate records of inventory movement, stock counts, and order fulfillment in inventory systems.
• Stages, sorts, and prepares materials for internal use.
• Collaborates with production teams to ensure timely and accurate material flow to meet manufacturing needs.
• Assist with other related tasks as required to meet business needs.

Your Background

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of experience operating fork trucks or material‑handling equipment in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to obtain forktruck certification.
• Ability to safely operate 4-D Reach Trucks and other material‑handling equipment in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, routing information, and production schedules.
• Basic computer or mobile device skills for responding to shop floor pickup requests and system updates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, and department leadership.
• Commitment to following all safety rules, OSHA standards, and company policies.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25lbs. of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects that are 10lbs.
• Traverse the entire production floor.
• Ability to wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required while on the shop floor or in other work area where mandated (i.e. steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and/or other applicable PPE).

Benefits

• Company paid premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k plan with company match (6% dollar for dollar match along with profit share deposit after one year of service)
• Company paid life insurance with the option of purchasing additional voluntary life
• Company paid short- and long-term disability and AD&D insurance
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Lifelock coverage

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.