Material Handler 1st Shift

LinkedIn - Jobboard; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Truck Transportation is seeking a Material Handler for a 1st Shift position. This role involves moving steel safely, adhering to strict safety protocols, and maintaining communication with various departments to meet productivity standards. Candidates should have basic math skills and the ability to follow work orders. This is an entry-level position with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders or follow instructions.
• Meet productivity standards safely.
• Plan and organize work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely move steel to and from various locations.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and exert force as needed.
• Follow safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Basic math skills

Customer relations skills

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Pallet trucks

Job description

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This is a steel material handler position responsible for properly reading and executing work orders to meet customer requirements in a timely manner. The position is nonexempt (hourly) and reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager, with no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires adherence to Triple-S Steel's job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime may be necessary to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols at all times and report unsafe conditions.
• Safely move steel to and from storage, production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles using hand tools, forklift, overhead crane, or other equipment.
• Attach slings, hooks, or devices to lift materials and guide loads; climb onto vehicles to secure or release loads.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet, and exert force as needed to handle objects, reach, squat, and walk up to 5 miles daily, wearing personal protective equipment.
• Apply proper bundling techniques and configure loads based on planned routes.
• Maximize trailer load capacity safely.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment safely, including tape measures, calipers, hammers, pallet trucks, banding machines, micrometers, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Identify safety issues with equipment and report them promptly.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Maintain spatial awareness to navigate the work environment safely.
• Attend all required company meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine work assignments and material needs.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards safely.
• Plan and organize work independently and collaboratively.
• Develop knowledge of product and inventory control.
• Maintain communication with other departments regarding routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Customer relations skills may be required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Distribution and Supply Chain
• Industry: Truck Transportation

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