First-Shift Warehouse Material Handler – Metals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP counseling and support

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

LiveHealth Online access

Employee discounts

Community engagement

Job summary

Earle M. Jorgensen Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for 1st shift to support plant operations. You will pull, verify, and prepare orders, operate basic warehouse equipment, and help keep the facility safe and organized.

This role involves reading job orders, verifying heat numbers, loading/unloading, and coordinating with teammates to ensure timely shipments. A valid driver’s license is preferred and experience in warehousing is an asset.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of warehousing or material handling experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Experience reading work orders and verifying material.

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

Clear oral and written communication

Manual dexterity

Operate heavy equipment

Read & comprehend work instructions

Basic math & measurement

Teamwork

Prioritize & multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Side loaders

Yard trucks

Saws

Job description

Earle M. Jorgensen Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for 1st shift to support plant operations. You will pull, verify, and prepare orders, operate basic warehouse equipment, and help keep the facility safe and organized.

This role involves reading job orders, verifying heat numbers, loading/unloading, and coordinating with teammates to ensure timely shipments. A valid driver’s license is preferred and experience in warehousing is an asset.