Material Handler

Merchants Metals LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Metals LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Driver responsible for receiving and storing products to meet safety, productivity, and quality standards. This role moves materials to storage areas and maintains the yard.

Key duties include operating forklift, labeling and packing pallets, reading work orders, transporting products, recording movements, and following safety procedures while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required.
• Pack/shrink-wrap pallets experience a plus.
• Must be able to read a measuring tape.
• Building material handling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas.
• Operate Forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Label, sort, wrap, and pack materials.
• Read work orders and determine work assignments.
• Transport products to storage areas and stack securely.
• Record units moved on production sheets.
• Maintain and protect inventory storage areas.
• Follow safety procedures when operating equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Experience Material Handler Wanted!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Material Handler/forklift driver is responsible for accurately receiving and storing products to meet company standards of safety, productivity, and quality. This position is also responsible for moving materials to storage areas as well as the maintenance and upkeep of the yard.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers.
• Operate Forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, and packing of materials.
• Read work orders and determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Transport products to storage areas using proper equipment and efficiently stack and store product
• Record numbers of units handled or moved using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them afterward.
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Schedule: Mon-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Pay-$22-$25

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Experience
• Pack/shrink-wrap pallets experience a plus!
• Be able to use and read a measuring tape
• Building material handling is a plus!