1st Shift Material Handler: Growth & Hands-On Roles

metalsusacareers; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift to manage storage and movement of inventory and equipment. Responsibilities include receiving items, tagging materials, pulling customer orders, and operating forklifts, cranes, and yard trucks; maintain clean, safe work areas and follow procedures.

Requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools; OSHA forklift and overhead crane certification; pre-employment drug

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate decimals and fractions.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written communication.
• 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 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.

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 loading/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.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring skills

Detail oriented

Stamina for standing

Industrial warehouse experience

Heavy equipment experience

Overhead crane certification

Forklift certification

Drug screen required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tapes

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Metals USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift to manage storage and movement of inventory and equipment. Responsibilities include receiving items, tagging materials, pulling customer orders, and operating forklifts, cranes, and yard trucks; maintain clean, safe work areas and follow procedures.

Requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools; OSHA forklift and overhead crane certification; pre-employment drug