Material Handler

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking Material Handlers for our Pittsburgh-area plants to support packaging, shipment, and receipt of materials on the plant floor. Roles require coordination with team members and safe, efficient performance with minimal supervision.

Shifts rotate: four consecutive day shifts (5am–5pm), four days off, then four night shifts (5pm–5am). Locations include 2400 Second Ave, 300 Mifflin Road, and 300 Braddock Ave in Pittsburgh/Turtle Creek, PA.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Analytical ability and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency with computers and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using overhead crane and forklift.
• Ensure finished product is packaged and shipped per specifications.
• Measure product dimensions with tape measure and micrometer.
• Support line operators to maintain continuous line operation.
• Process shipping/receiving paperwork and enter data into systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Computer skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Tape measure

Micrometer

Job description

Material Handlers works under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor. They are responsible for multiple tasks on the plant floor, which ensure the timely packaging, shipment, and receipt of material into and out of the facility. These tasks must be completed in a safe and efficient manner, without close supervision. Material Handlers must have the ability to work in a team environment, coordinating movements and activities with others.

Work location may be 1 of 3 Pittsburgh area plants.

2400 Second Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

300 Mifflin Road, Pittsburgh, PA

300 Braddock Ave, Turtle Creek, PA

Material Handlers will work a rotating, 4 on/4 off shift.

Work Schedule

4 consecutive day shifts (5am to 5pm)

4 consecutive days off

4 consecutive night shifts (5pm to 5am)

Schedule is subject to change based on shift coverage needs

• Loading and unloading materials using overhead crane and forklift
• Ensuring that finished product is packaged and shipped in accordance with customer’s specifications.
• Measuring product dimensions using a tape measure and micrometer.
• Must anticipate needs of Line Operator and Equipment Operators to assure continuous line operation.
• Processing of shipping and receiving paperwork and entering shipping and receiving information into computer systems. (data entry)
• Must become familiar with production process to aid in problem solving efforts.
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Analytical ability
• Computer skills
• Math skills
• Must be capable of lifting moderate weight (50 lbs)
• Ability to climb ladders
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.