1st Shift Material Handler - Heavy Equipment & Growth

Metals USA; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooksey Steel is hiring a Material Handler - 1st Shift in Albany, GA. The role supports storage and movement of inventory with supervision from a Shift Supervisor. The position involves operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to load and unload trailers.

Starting hourly rate is $16.00 with open opportunity for growth. The candidate will follow safety protocols, maintain orderly work areas, and participate in production and quality data collection.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication.
• Proficient measuring skills and ability to read measuring tapes and micrometers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Receive and return materials into stock locations.
• Tag materials for proper identification.
• Pull and assemble customer orders for delivery.
• Operate yard truck to load/unload trailers.
• Operate cranes to load/unload trailers.
• Operate forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Load and secure material onto trucks.
• Complete production and quality paperwork per shop data procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and return tools to designated areas.
• Notify management of product discrepancies or injuries.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Reading comprehension

Measuring skills

Blueprint reading

Warehouse experience

Heavy equipment experience

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Job description

Cooksey Steel is hiring a Material Handler - 1st Shift in Albany, GA. The role supports storage and movement of inventory with supervision from a Shift Supervisor. The position involves operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to load and unload trailers.

Starting hourly rate is $16.00 with open opportunity for growth. The candidate will follow safety protocols, maintain orderly work areas, and participate in production and quality data collection.