Material Handler

Ryerson; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson in the United States is seeking candidates to join our apprenticeship program in a materials and warehouse role. You will select materials, unload and receive shipments, and help maintain safety, quality, and productivity on the floor.

Ideal applicants have metals or warehouse experience, be comfortable with measuring tools, and be a team player. On-site training will be provided as part of an onboarding pathway.

Qualifications

• Skills-based assessment required evaluating reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
• Experience in metals or warehouse setting is preferred.
• Forklift experience and basic computer skills are a plus.
• Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, caliper) required.

Responsibilities

• Select material from heats or as per order specifications.
• Unload and receive material; weigh, count, and check sizes.
• Identify by color, heat, and test numbers; organize stock.
• Record information on tickets/Documents; maintain safety and quality standards.
• Fill in for absent positions as needed; other duties may change.

Skills

Skills assessment

Metals/warehouse experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Forklift experience

Computer skills

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Select material from specific heats or for physical condition in accordance with instructions on orders
• Unload and receive the material, which includes weighing, counting, and checking sizes.
• Identify by color, heat, and/or test numbers. Organize into stock racks or designated areas.
• Record necessary information on receiving tickets or other documents
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards of each job assignment.
• Fill in for absent positions as qualified, excluding maintenance, as needed on a daily basis
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in metals or warehouse setting
• Crane, forklift, and good computer skills are a plus
• Must be able to use measuring tools, specifically a tape measure, micrometer, and a caliper
• Must be a team player
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.