Steel Material Handler- Fabrication Shop

Description

We are a growing fabrication shop seeking a skilled Material Handler to manage the movement, organization, and preparation of steel and materials throughout our facility. This position is critical to keeping our welders productive and our shop running efficiently. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and experienced with material handling equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and switcher truck to move steel, materials, and finished products throughout the shop and yard
  • Load and unload deliveries and outgoing shipments
  • Spot and move trailers using switcher truck
  • Organize and maintain material inventory in shop and yard storage areas
  • Perform basic cutting operations (saw, torch, plasma) as needed
  • Surface preparation including grinding, cleaning, and deburring
  • Sort and stage materials for production
  • Assist welders and fabricators with material positioning and fit-up as needed
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures

Required Qualifications

• • Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain immediately)
  • Overhead crane operating experience
  • Previous experience in a fabrication, steel service center, or industrial manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read tape measures and basic blueprints/cut lists
  • Strong understanding of rigging and safe lifting practices
  • Physically capable of working in a fabrication environment (standing, lifting, bending)
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• • Switcher truck or yard truck experience
  • CDL (Class A or B) preferred but not required
  • Experience with plasma or oxy-fuel cutting
  • Basic welding knowledge
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Excellent Benefit Package

• • Generous 401k match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

Work Environment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility including on uneven terrain. Employee will operate equipment such as overhead cranes, robots, and forklift as well as position self to inspect equipment and ascend/descend to view equipment. Duties also require moving items up to 50lbs.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as required.

A pre employment drug screen is required for this position.