Material Handler

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Material Handler to join our team. This role involves pulling, loading, and receiving steel materials to support our operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Compensation Range $19-$22/hr., depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by hand, forklift, overhead crane, or other equipment.
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift material and guide loads; climb onto vehicles to tie down and release material being loaded (continuous daily activity).
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route, including multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment, including tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklift, overhead crane, and personal protective equipment.
• Determine safety issues pertaining to equipment and promptly report them.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around the work environment with many moving objects.
• Judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other people and equipment in the area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material/equipment needs.
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet to heights of 5 feet.
• Exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, and walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Climb up stairs, ladders, and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock in operations or laboratory areas.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may occasionally be high due to an open office environment.