Material Handler - 1st Shift

United Steel Inc; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

United Steel Inc, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel, is seeking a material handler. The role involves safely loading, unloading, and moving materials within the plant and requires 2-3 years of experience. The company offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

Supplemental benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of material handler experience or technical schooling highly desired.
• Basic shop math, reading, writing, and interpreting English.
• Ability to verify logs and procedures for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Come join the team at United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals!

United Steel is currently seeking a material handler with 2-3 years of experience. This position safely loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties:

Please click or copy the link below to complete a pre-hire survey. It must be completed to be considered for the position. It will open in a separate window. Applicants will not be considered until completing this process.

Culture Index - Material Handler

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Conveys materials from storage or work area to designated area.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Must be able to operate a paint sprayer and follow standard painting requirements.
• Must be familiar with basic machine functions to perform the tasks stated above.
• Must be willing to receive and accept frequent supervision and assistance with regards to weld set ups/change overs.
• This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties to meet ongoing organizational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic shop math, reading, writing, and interpreting English, basic mechanical skills, effective utilization of lifting devices, ability to interpret shop paperwork and work instructions, and ability to verify logs and procedures for accuracy.
• Skills Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communication skills.
• 2-3 years of material handler experience or technical schooling highly desired.

Required Competencies

Safety Mindset, Teamwork Orientation, Time Management, Performance Management, Result Driven

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to various conditions within a manufacturing environment. The company provides engineering controls, PPE, and regular training to mitigate exposure.

We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, supplemental benefits, and more. Please send your resume using the link.

https://www.unitedsteel.com

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An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer