Material Handler

About This Role

Safely and efficiently move steel products within a warehouse environment, ensuring adherence to safety standards and productivity goals for a leading structural steel supplier.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and advise supervisors of unsafe conditions
• Safely move steel to and from storage, production, and loading areas using forklifts, overhead cranes, or by hand
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift and guide material, and tie down/release material on vehicles
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet to heights of 5 feet
• Apply proper bundling techniques for steel products
• Configure loads based on planned routes with multiple stops, maximizing trailer capacity without sacrificing safety
• Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, including tape measures, calipers, hammers, pallet trucks, and banding machines
• Determine and promptly report safety issues pertaining to equipment
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining spatial orientation and awareness of moving objects and people
• Attend all required company meetings

Requirements

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independently and in a team environment
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Nice to Have

• Good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques
• Average computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong customer relations skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits