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Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Metals USA
Waggaman, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler in the Waggaman, LA Facility. The Material Handler performs duties related to the storage and movement of inventory or equipment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations.
  • Tags materials 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 load/unload trailers.
  • Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
  • Securing loaded material onto truck and may load and unload materials.
  • Completes and documents production and quality paperwork; follow shop system data collection procedures.
  • Performs tasks that include grinding and using an oxy fuel torch.
  • Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, including the return of tools and equipment to designated areas.
  • Assures all machine operation centers are timely loaded with material for production.
  • Notifies management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Material Handler.
  • Restocks material.

 

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

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.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient measuring skills and the ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents, blueprints.
  • Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
  • Experience working with heavy equipment preferred.
  • Overhead Crane/forklift experience required.
  • Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality.
  • Valid OSHA Forklift Certification
  • Valid Overhead Crane Certification
  • Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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