1st Shift Warehouse Material Handler - Forklift & Crane

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match up to 4

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP including counseling and financial

Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts for health

Wellness incentives

Employee discount program

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

EMJ is a leading supplier of steel and aluminum products in North America, seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for the 1st shift to support plants and distribution. The role involves pulling, filling, cutting orders, and inventory and shipping tasks with basic equipment operation.

The position emphasizes reading job orders, verifying material, operating equipment, and maintaining safety and order in the warehouse environment. Training and safety programs are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Experience in warehousing or material handling is preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate motorized material handling and rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory or equipment, fill customer orders, pull material from racks, unload incoming material, load trucks and customer vehicles, and maintain the warehouse.
• Receive and return items into stock locations.
• Read and decipher work orders; verify heat numbers and material specifications.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, side loaders, yard trucks, saws, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Place materials into storage or remove them for order fulfillment.
• Tag material for identification and complete documentation.
• Sort and place materials by size, type, or product code.
• Coordinate with team to ensure efficient and safe machine and equipment operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform spot checks on inventory and restock materials as needed.
• Drive company vehicle for local deliveries and parts pick-up (non-DOT).

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EMJ is a leading supplier of steel and aluminum products in North America, seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for the 1st shift to support plants and distribution. The role involves pulling, filling, cutting orders, and inventory and shipping tasks with basic equipment operation.

The position emphasizes reading job orders, verifying material, operating equipment, and maintaining safety and order in the warehouse environment. Training and safety programs are provided.