2nd Shift Material Handler: Growth, Hands-On Logistics

metalsusacareers; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler at the Waggaman, LA facility. The role involves storage and movement of inventory and equipment, including receiving, stocking, labeling, and assembling customer orders.

The candidate will operate forklifts and cranes, work in a busy open warehouse, and uphold safety standards. A high school diploma or GED and basic math skills are required, with the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 documents, blueprints.
• Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience working with heavy equipment preferred.
• Overhead Crane/Forklift experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality.
• Valid OSHA Forklift Certification preferred
• Valid Overhead Crane Certification preferred
• 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.
• Assures all machine operation centers are timely loaded with material for production.

Skills

Industrial warehouse experience

Heavy equipment experience

Overhead crane experience

Forklift experience

Basic arithmetic skills

Reading measuring tools

Ability to stand long

Reading drawings & blueprints

Drug-screen compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 18 years of age

Tools

OSHA Forklift Certification

Overhead Crane Certification

Job description

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler at the Waggaman, LA facility. The role involves storage and movement of inventory and equipment, including receiving, stocking, labeling, and assembling customer orders.

The candidate will operate forklifts and cranes, work in a busy open warehouse, and uphold safety standards. A high school diploma or GED and basic math skills are required, with the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.