Material Handler 1st Shift

Triple-S Steel; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Material Handler for the 1st shift. The role involves executing safety standards, achieving productivity goals, and performing maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have effective communication and basic math skills, and will be responsible for safely moving steel and maintaining equipment.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Group life insurance programs

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders or receive oral instructions accurately.
• Ability to meet or exceed safety and productivity standards.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas.
• Follow safety methods and report unsafe conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Customer relations skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Material Handler 1st Shift role at Triple-S Steel

This range is provided by Triple-S Steel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel, we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

• Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.
• Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.
• Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and South America, selling over 1 million tons per year. We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges, and large buildings. One thing remains the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated material handler to join our team. This position is responsible for executing safety standards, achieving daily productivity goals while meeting quality requirements, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with non-routine maintenance.

What We Offer

Our company offers great benefits, including tuition reimbursement, training and development opportunities, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability, and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Compensation: $19 to $24 DOE

Contact: [e-mail]

Job Closes: 04/28/2025

Responsibilities

• 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; climb onto vehicles to tie down and release material being loaded. This is a 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 stairs, ladders, and equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• 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 tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklift, overhead crane, and PPE.
• Identify safety issues related to equipment and report promptly.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
• Maintain spatial awareness to move safely around the work environment.
• Judge distances to stay aware of ongoing activities and equipment operation.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders or receive oral instructions accurately.
• Ability to meet or exceed safety and productivity standards.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently and work well in a team.
• Basic knowledge of product and inventory control techniques.
• Effective communication skills across departments.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Customer relations skills may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands/fingers to handle, feel, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and focus adjustment.

The physical demands described are representative of those needed to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Working Conditions

The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and electrical risks. Noise levels are usually moderate but can be high in open office environments.