Security Guard/Clean Up Worker 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 562 | JOB GRADE: 08 

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•    Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
•    Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday
•    Ability to work independently
•    Alert of daily surroundings and committed to total plant security at all times

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

One year of security experience
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of this position is to secure assigned plants by monitoring assigned departments on a scheduled basis.  Incumbent will work under minimal supervision. Responsibilities cited below are considered essential job functions:     

•    Complete hourly rounds on a designated route by stopping at assigned stations 
       and entering data into a bar code gun.    
•    Check all doors to see that they are secured; will only unlock them at designated
      times
•    Notify supervisor when any problems arise; required to call “911” for assistance 
       in the case of an emergency; must also contact required personnel, as needed
•    Assures that all machinery, compressors, lights, etc are off when not in use
•    Questions and documents all personnel coming into the plant during non-
       scheduled work hours
•    Empty trash cans
•    Inspect fire extinguishers
•    Check emergency lighting
•    Check and refill ear plug dispensers
•    Complete sprinkler system inspection checklist
•    Check the temperatures of all furnaces and the shell temperatures every 3 hours and make adjustments as needed:  if too low – add PFs or add counts to timer; if too hot – either take off PFs or drop a charge, depending on how hot the bath.  If we lose power to the furnaces, ensure the blowers are on and the water pumps are switched to city water; otherwise, would need to change manually and reset furnaces to hold power.
•    Act as back-up furnace operator as needed.
•    Other duties as assigned; must be very flexible in their daily job assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, oil and coolants from machines and equipment.  Normal working position is standing or walking throughout the plant.  Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed.  The weight can range anywhere from 1 lb to 100 lbs in which proper lifting/moving techniques are required.  

SHIFT HOURS:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5am-5pm

What does Sheppard have to offer you? 

Paid Time-Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance with Flexible Spending Account

Free Medical Clinic for Employees and Dependents

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, STD & LTD

Life Assistance Program

401(k)