Material Handler (1st shift)

Olympic Steel Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Olympic Steel Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to support production processes on the shop floor, moving work-in-progress and finished goods, loading trucks, receiving materials, and preparing paperwork.

The role requires forklift experience, ability to operate overhead cranes (5 and 10 ton), and basic math; acetylene torch and handheld plasma experience are preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Acetylene torch and handheld plasma experience preferred.
• Proper use and care of precision instruments.
• Basic math skills and ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Move work-in-progress material on the production floor and stage finished goods.
• Load trucks and assist with raw material receiving and preparation.
• Prepare paperwork for materials on the floor and manage scrap parts.
• Operate forklift and overhead cranes (5 & 10 ton) and rigging as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Acetylene torch experience

Handheld plasma experience

Basic math

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Acetylene torch

Handheld plasma

Overhead crane

Job description

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for all job tasks required to support production processes. The Material Handler is responsible for all job tasks required to support production processes. These activities may include movement of work-in-progress material on the production floor, finished goods staging, truck loading, raw material receiving and raw material and finished goods preparation and management. As the Material Handler you will be in charge of certain administrative work, as well as preparing paperwork for materials on the floor. As the Material Handler you will be responsible for handling the scrap parts, while operating a forklift, using handheld plasma, and using an acetylene torch. For this position there is also overhead crane usage (5 & 10 ton) as well as rigging.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required.
• Acetylene torch and handheld plasma experience preferred.
• Proper use and care of precision instruments.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

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