Material Handler

Steel Dynamics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking Material Handlers to support packaging, shipping, and receipt of materials on the plant floor in the Pittsburgh area.

The role involves coordinating with team members across multiple locations and requires safe, efficient work on a rotating 4 on/4 off schedule (4am–5pm/5pm–5am). Responsibilities include loading/unloading with crane and forklift, ensuring products meet specs, measuring dimensions, processing paperwork, and supporting production processes through

Qualifications

• Proficient communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability.
• Basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials with overhead crane and forklift.
• Package and ship finished product per customer specs.
• Measure product dimensions with tape measure and micrometer.
• Anticipate needs of Line Operators and Equipment Operators to keep lines running.
• Process shipping/receiving paperwork and enter data into systems.
• Familiarize with production processes to aid problem solving.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Computer skills

Math skills

Lifting ability

Climb ladders

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.