Material Handler 1st Shift

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to read work orders, move steel safely, and assist in loading, unloading, and securing materials. This hourly role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and requires adherence to Safe Methods of Work in all conditions.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and cranes, applying proper bundling techniques, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments.
• Ability to meet productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities independently or in a team.
• Knowledge of product/inventory control techniques.
• Maintain inter-department communication on routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide).

Responsibilities

• Follow safe methods of work and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Move steel to/from storage or production areas using hand, forklift, or crane and secure loads.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and walk/stand for long periods with PPE.
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route with multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailers without compromising safety.
• Operate and maintain tools/equipment (tape measure, caliper, forklift, crane, etc.).
• Identify safety issues with equipment and report promptly.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Maintain spatial awareness around moving objects and people.
• Monitor activity in the work area and adjust as needed.
• Attend required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Read work orders

Math skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklift

Caliper

Tape measure

Micrometer

Banding machine

Overhead crane

Pallet jack

Job description

Overview

This is a steel material handler position responsible for properly reading and executing work orders to timely meet customer requirements. This nonexempt (hourly) position typically reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working in accordance with Triple-S Steel job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime hours may be required to meet our customers’ needs.

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; 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 may be assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.