Material Handler

About the Role

A motivated and reliable Material Handler is needed to pull, load, and receive steel materials in support of operations. The role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and immediately report any unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage, production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles using hand tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, 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).
• 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.
• Perform physical tasks including reaching, squatting, standing, walking up to 5 miles per day, climbing stairs, ladders, and equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Apply proper bundling techniques and configure loads based on planned routes with multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailers without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, including tape measures, calipers, hammers, pallet trucks, banding machines, micrometers, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklifts, overhead cranes, and personal protective equipment.
• Identify and promptly report safety issues pertaining to equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including precipitation, extreme temperatures, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely navigate work environments with moving objects.
• Judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities involving people and equipment.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material, or equipment needs.
• Safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company.
• Plan and organize work activities independently or with minimal supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Develop a working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Demonstrate strong customer relations skills when required.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical ability to sit, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, talk, hear, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock in operations or laboratory areas.
• Moderate noise levels, occasionally high due to an open office environment.