Material Handler

Youngstown Pipe and Steel, LLC; Campbell (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Ohio is seeking a Material Handler to assist in moving merchandise and materials within the facility. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, preparing shipments, and ensuring safe operation of fork and overhead cranes. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy objects. This role is critical for maintaining efficient operations within the production and shipping departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Physical capability to lift and handle heavy materials.
• Basic proficiency in mathematics and computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise and materials from shipment to production floor.
• Load and unload materials using cranes and forklifts.
• Prepare materials for shipping including weighing and packaging.
• Resolve issues related to shipping and stock operations.

Skills

Safety practices and record keeping

Physical ability to lift heavy packages

Forklift operation

Basic math knowledge

Communication skills

Overhead crane operation

Attention to detail

Reading a tape measure

Job description

Material Handler Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise and materials from shipment to production floor.
• Load and unload materials in warehouse and storage by transport equipment like cranes and forklifts.
• Deliver materials with accuracy according to paperwork.
• Prepare materials for shipping, such as weighing, packaging, and banding.
• Prepare shipment method according to shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Participate in routing, counting, and inspecting items while loading and unloading trucks.
• Prepare necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
• Resolve problems regarding shipping, receiving, and stock operations.
• Safe use of an overhead crane and forklift

Skills

• Safety practices and record keeping.
• Physical ability to lift heavy packages and objects.
• Able to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment or any large vehicles in tight and congested areas.
• Basic knowledge of math and computers
• Communication skills
• Overhead crane skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to read a tape measure