Material Handler

metalsusacareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for our Philadelphia, PA facility. You will receive, stock, label, and pull materials, operate a yard truck, cranes, and forklifts to load/unload trailers, and ensure accurate loading and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, quality paperwork, and adherence to company policies. Responsibilities include stocking, restocking, and maintaining clean, organized work areas, with certifications in forklift and overhead crane required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
• Overhead Crane/forklift experience required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents, blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations.
• Tags materials for proper identification.
• Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery.
• Operates yard truck for loading/unloading trailers.
• Operates cranes to load/unload trailers.
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Securing loaded material into truck and may load and unload materials.
• Checks to ensure proper material and quantities have been loaded and/or received.
• Completes and documents production and quality paperwork; follow shop system data collection procedures.

Skills

Arithmetic

Measuring skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Job description

Material Handler

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for our Philadelphia, PA facility. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations.
• Tags materials for proper identification.
• Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery.
• Operates yard truck for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers.
• Operates cranes to load/unload trailers
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Securing loaded material into truck and may load and unload materials.
• Checks to ensure proper material and quantities has been loaded and/or received.
• Completes and documents production and quality paperwork; follow shop system data collection procedures.
• Performs tasks that include grinding and using an oxy fuel torch.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner, including the return of tools and equipment to designated areas.
• Assures all machine operation centers are timely loaded with material for production.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Restocks material

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid OSHA Forklift Certification
• Valid Overhead Crane Certification

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
• Must use 3 points of contact when going up and down a flatbed of the truck. Must use the company approved platform ladders.

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hat with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while on elevated surfaces
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
• Working inside and outside of the warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Ability to comprehend oral and written communication
• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, work orders, safety and policies manuals)
• Proficient measuring skills and the ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents, blueprints
• Industrial warehouse experience preferred
• Experience working with Heavy Equipment preferred
• Overhead Crane/forklift experience required

Metals USA offers a competitive hourly rate in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement 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 opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.