2nd Shift Material Handler: Crane & Forklift Ops

Metals USA; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary and benefit

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Metals USA in Waggaman, LA is hiring a Material Handler for the 2nd shift. You will move and manage inventory, operate yard trucks and cranes, and load/unload trailers while ensuring accurate labeling and safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining production paperwork, inspecting goods for quality, and supporting a clean, safe work environment. Prior experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers accurately.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Industrial warehouse experience is preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality.
• Overhead crane certification preferred.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Receives, places and returns items into stock locations.
• Tags materials for proper identification.
• Pulls and assembles customer orders for delivery.
• Operates yard truck to load and unload trailers.
• Operates cranes to load/unload trailers.
• Operates forklift to load/unload trailers.
• Securely load materials on trucks and restock as needed.
• Complete and document production and quality paperwork.
• Perform grinding and oxy-fuel torch tasks as required.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and return tools to designated spots.
• Ensure material centers are loaded and ready for production.
• Notify management of discrepancies, malfunctions, or injuries.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Restock materials as part of daily duties.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Verbal and written communication

Measuring tools literacy

Stand for long periods

Read blueprints

Warehouse experience

Heavy equipment experience

Detail oriented

Crane certification (overhead)

Drug screen clearance

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Yard truck operation

Job description

Metals USA in Waggaman, LA is hiring a Material Handler for the 2nd shift. You will move and manage inventory, operate yard trucks and cranes, and load/unload trailers while ensuring accurate labeling and safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining production paperwork, inspecting goods for quality, and supporting a clean, safe work environment. Prior experience with heavy equipment is preferred.