What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - 1st shift position at Metals USA?
Material Handler - 1st shift
Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler- 1st Shift to load metal materials into a truck using an overhead crane in our Muskogee, OK facility. The Material Handler/Loader, under limited supervision, performs duties related to the storage and movement of inventory or equipment; reports to lead material handler or group leader.
- Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations
- Tags material for proper identification
- Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery
- Operates yard truck for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers
- Operates cranes to put up stock in bins or load/unload trailers
- Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers
- Completes work order paperwork/documentation
- Restocks material
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Metals USA offers eligible employees health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and a productivity bonus.
Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Reading and writing ability in English (to read instructions, tickets, safety and policies manuals)
- Measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
- Arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
- Minimum experience of six (6) months experience as Material Handler, Warehouse Helper, Truck Loader or Construction
- Prefer experience of six (6) months operating an overhead crane
- Must be able to pass forklift certification by Metals USA on 5k and 10k forklifts
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Physical Demands:
Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)
- Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
- Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 – 100 lbs. with assistance
Other Physical Requirements:
- Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Steel-toed boots or metatarsal boots
- Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
- Protective eyewear
- Hand protection
- Arm guards/sleeves
- Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program
Work Environment:
May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.
- Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
- Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
- Moderate to loud levels
- Vibration
- Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles