3rd Shift Truck Loader - Kansas City, KS

Reliance, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals in Kansas City is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler to load and unload materials, operate equipment, and inspect items for quality. You will document activities, tag materials, and maintain a safe work area in line with orders and safety standards.

Requirements include 1–2 years in warehousing, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain forklift and rigging certifications. Strong handwriting and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Must obtain certification to operate motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear written and spoken communication; legible handwriting.
• Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for handling tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and perform basic math.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to make sound decisions and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload material to/from supplier vehicles using material handling equipment.
• Safely operate forklifts or cranes and ensure proper tagging and documentation.
• Inspect material for defects and verify conformance to orders using measurement tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and report irregularities.
• Comply with safety and quality standards and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Measurement skills

Arithmetic skills

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Rigging equipment certification

Job description

Job Summary

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.
• Responsible for safely loading/unloading material to/from supplier vehicles using material handling equipment such as a forklift, overhead crane or side loaders.
• Examines material for obvious quality defects and using measuring devices such as a tape measure to ensure conformance to purchase and sales orders.
• Tags material for proper identification and completes all required documentation.
• Safely operates commercial trucks on Company property.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Reports any irregularities to supervisor for direction.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Required Skills

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, particularly legible handwriting required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.