Inventory Handler

MICA Steelworks; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MICA Steelworks is seeking an Inventory Handler to store, move, handle, and distribute materials on a structured shop floor. The role involves loading, unloading, and transporting materials, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

No formal education is required beyond on‑the‑job training, but on‑site experience in a manufacturing or steel setting is advantageous. The position demands attention to detail, strong English communication, and the ability to work within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in steel industry or inventory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory operations and forklift safety checks.
• Identify raw materials, in-process items, or finished goods.
• Cross-reference material IDs with production/shipping schedules for accuracy.
• Move materials to correct work areas and pull loads safely.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report shortages/overages to supervisor.
• Prepare and update paperwork and schedules for shipments and storage.
• Operate overhead hoists and forklifts to move material as needed.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper use of PPE.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Punctuality

Time management

Attention to detail

Background check compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Steel industry or inventory experience a plus

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Handler is responsible for storing, moving, handling and distributing materials. They take materials from one location to another and may be involved in the process of extracting and loading the materials to be transported. An inventory handler has a very structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Each job is planned in detail and safety issues are addressed before a job begins. Working as a inventory handler doesn't require formal education but does entail on-the-job training.

Job Summary

The Inventory Handler is responsible for storing, moving, handling and distributing materials. They take materials from one location to another and may be involved in the process of extracting and loading the materials to be transported. An inventory handler has a very structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Each job is planned in detail and safety issues are addressed before a job begins. Working as a inventory handler doesn't require formal education but does entail on-the-job training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Experience in working in steel industry or inventory, a plus.
• Ability to be forklift and overhead crane certified and operate a forklift and overhead crane. (Forklift experience required).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Outstanding work ethic, punctuality, desire to constantly improve skills.
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and time management skills.
• Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history, drug screen, physical, audiogram, and vision test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily operations and forklift safety checks, including battery, seat belt, brakes, life control and fire extinguisher.
• Identifies many types of raw material, in process or finished product, equipment, or processing materials.
• Checks identification of materials to be moved. Crossreferences with production schedule or shipping schedule to ensure accuracy.
• Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull load and move materials to correct work area.
• Reports inconsistencies or problems to supervisors
• Receive, document, store, stage and issue all job related material to satisfy production requirements.
• Support assembly / fabrication requirements, as necessary.
• Assist operators in delivering Fabrication parts in order to maximize department efficiency.
• Remove and distribute empty pallets and buckets as needed.
• Select, prepare & update paperwork and schedules both on paper and computer.
• Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging and to create a safe work environment.
• Apply labels, stickers, and stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
• Comply with all safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Keep assigned workarea clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
• Operates overhead hoists and forklifts to move material and necessary equipment to perform machine operations. Will arrange parts as needed for production and deliver raw stock, partially completed work, and completed jobs to appropriate storage or production areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory, reporting shortages/overages and supply needs to supervisor. Ability to grind burrs from holes on various parts; and ability to grind sharp corners from material.
• Ability to assist fellow employees, as directed; and ability to perform other workrelated duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Organized
• Scheduling
• Analyzing Information
• Dealing with Complexity
• DeadlineOriented
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Safety Management
• Inventory Control
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents will be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is a shop floor and yard position. Works primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors and chemicals. Must have good hand eye coordination and motor skills. We have a very positive / professional company culture that creates long-term employees.

Shift: Monday - Friday and Saturdays as needed. 5 AM - 3:30 PM
Shift Hours per week: 40 - 55 Hours