What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at UPG?
Metalex LLC is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking hire a Material Handler to join our dynamic team! Successful candidates will have ideally worked in the steel industry (but not required) and have a solid level of experience with the types of specialized products and services produced by steel service centers. We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers by providing high level of service, value-add opportunities, and professionalism in all interactions, allowing us to become a valued member of their supply chain and production teams.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ability to efficiently locate/stage raw/WIP material at work centers for upcoming production orders. As well as the ability to efficiently remove completed loads and reload new skids/pallets (where applicable) to work centers to minimize machine downtime.
- Understand the Move Ticket, Material I.D. and Routing systems to ensure proper part identification and delivery of parts within and between departments.
- Perform forklift inspection daily per applicable safety procedures.
- Know the safety rules that apply to material handling and stacking.
- Know customer shipping requirements and applicable procedures.
- General housekeeping pertaining to material handling; i.e., emptying scrap hoppers to appropriate scrap dumpsters outside. As well as ensuring that there is no scrap buildup outside near scrap containers. Removal, proper storage of extra skids.
- Comply with all health and safety procedures.
- Required to train other employees.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Assistant.
Position Requirements:
- Verbal and written communication in English.
- Read blueprints, both English and metric.
- Certified forklift driver for standup & sit-down forklifts.
- Crane certified preferred.
- Knowledge of company policies, shop and safety rules.
- Understanding of ISO 9001:2015.
- Basic understanding of inspection equipment as it pertains to material identification.
- Basic math skills.
- As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Metalex LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.