Material Handler/Shipper

About the role

Ellwood Specialty Metals Company (formerly known as Ellwood Specialty Steel) is the leading distributor and a fully-integrated producer of tool steels for plastic molds, die-cast and forging dies and other tooling applications. Our steel and aluminum are used to make countless parts for automobiles, aircraft, and consumer products. As part of our evolving needs and in response to rapid growth, we currently have an opening for a Shipping/Receiving Material Handler. This non-exempt position is located at Ellwood Specialty Metals (ESM USA) in New Castle, PA and will report to the Manager of Shipping and Receiving. Under general supervision, this position will report directly to the ESM USA Manager of Shipping and Receiving. The Shipping/Receiving Material Handler performs daily and other related duties to shipping and receiving material.

Responsibilities

• Bands material to pallets based on size and weight, using plastic, and metal banding.
• Using cardboard and wood as spacers between the steel and aluminum blocks.
• Communicates with Logistics Coordinator using BOL’s for LTL shipments, comparing BOL’s and cut pieces to verify all orders are complete.
• Stages loading areas with appropriate equipment, materials and space.
• Receives both incoming ground and truck shipment items and records delivery-related information.
• Compares information on packing slips with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Inspects incoming shipments identifying and recording damaged items.
• Operates fork truck to move material from receiving areas and to shipping staging areas.
• Assists truck drivers in loading or unloading material.
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous Shipping/Receiving experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts.
• Able to learn from written passages by discerning the main idea or key facts.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and use basic numerical concepts (whole numbers, percentages) to complete job tasks.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tapes and gauges.
• Vision includes acuity near and far, color, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to exchange information with co-workers and management should faults/issues with material or equipment is detected and to detect situations where safety may be an issue.

Skills

• Drive for results including a sense of timing, follow through, focus on priorities, and quality.
• Initiative/Self-starter
• Accountability
• Development of Self
• Knowledge sharing
• Effective dialogue
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Must be able to identify problems and build solutions in a timely manner using a thoughtful, structured, and creative approach. Tenacity is a must.
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios.
• Communication Skills: Use verbal and written communication skills to transfer information to large groups and/or influence others. Review and approve documentation, reports,