Material Handler

Metals USA; Falls Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated material handlers to join their team in a dynamic distribution center. This role involves executing customer orders, operating heavy machinery, and ensuring the safe handling of materials. The company offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, contributing to the success of various industries including defense and construction. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Executes customer work orders and prepares products for shipment.
• Operates overhead cranes and forklifts to load/unload trucks.

Skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Reading and writing comprehension in English

Proficient measuring skills

Detail oriented

Manual dexterity

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Description

Material Handler - 1st shift

Metals USA is seeking material handlers in Fairless Hills PA (suburb of Trenton NJ). Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace, and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Executes customer work orders and prepares the product for shipment.
• Pulls, assembles customer orders, inspects the order, and loads the truck for delivery.
• Operates overhead cranes to load/unload trucks.
• Operates forklifts (5k or 10k) to load/unload trucks.
• Receives and returns items into stock inventory as needed.
• Transports material from storage and/or worksites to designated areas using either an overhead crane or forklift.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and transports to the load destination using a crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid OSHA Forklift/Overhead Crane Certification is a plus; willing to train
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License required

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, tickets, safety and policies manuals)
• 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 documents (mechanical drawings, work orders, shipping & receiving orders)
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred
• Experience working with heavy industrial equipment preferred
• Overhead Crane/forklift experience required
• Detail Oriented with ability to inspect material for quality and quantity
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, multi-limb coordination, hand-eye coordination

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $18.50 - 19.50 and benefits plus upward professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.