Material Handler

Worthington Steel; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Material Handler to move materials around the plant using a forklift and/or crane, assist with packaging and loading, and stage materials for efficient production. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and ability to read and follow production orders.

Responsibilities include moving and staging materials, supporting machines, and ensuring quality and timely production. OSHA training and forklift/crane licenses are required; 0–6 months experience acceptable.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for 8 hours daily and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must pass OSHA safety training.
• Must follow safety policies and procedures precisely.
• Basic math and reading instructions are required.
• Ability to read and follow production orders and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift and/or crane to support production.
• Packages finished product for shipment and tracks orders.
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts and moves finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
• Performs setup and basic operations for test lines and valve burn-offs.
• Reads BOM and production orders to match parts and packaging.
• Maintains safe, clean work areas and supports machine operation as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Hand-eye coordination

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Tools

Forklift license

Crane license

Job description

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift and/or crane in order for production to run smoothly. In addition, this role may package/band, weigh, and load/unload material from machines and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This Material Handler is responsible for building arbors and setting up machines for use as well as performing multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Moves material around plant using a forklift and/or crane for producing, finishing, packaging, or shipping the customer product.
• Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
• Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum machine efficiency.
• Provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
• Locates material into finished goods as needed.
• May be responsible for basic test line operation.
• Packages finished product for shipment.
• Tracks orders and tags.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs setup of valve and burn off operations.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hrs a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Can operate banding tools
• Can read a tape measure
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems - detect defects
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must be able to count and label parts accurately
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills - including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane license

o Starting pay is $20.00/hour

o 2nd shift offers a shift differential of $1.00 per hour (3pm-11pm)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Taylor, MI 48180 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Taylor, MI 48180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

• In person