Material Handler

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support operations by pulling, loading and receiving steel materials. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy and efficient handling in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating manual equipment such as forklifts and cranes, and following all safety procedures. You will work indoors and outdoors and collaborate with team members to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret work orders or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver items safely and follow established procedures.
• Physically able to work indoors/outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company methods.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Safely move steel to/from storage, production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles using hand, forklift, or crane.
• Attach slings, hooks or devices to lift and guide loads; secure materials during transport.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs for up to 25 ft; access heights up to 5 ft as required.
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment (tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, etc.).
• Determine safety issues related to equipment and report them promptly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Reading work orders

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Caliper

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Material Handler to join our team. This role involves pulling, loading, and receiving steel materials to support our operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by hand, forklift, overhead crane or other equipment. Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift material and guide loads; to climb onto vehicles to tie down and release material being loaded. This is continuous daily activity.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 5 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route including multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment;
• Determine safety issues pertaining to equipment and promptly report them.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Material Handler will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other people and equipment in the area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.

Other

• Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.