Material Handler - 2nd shift

United Steel; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Material Handler for their 2nd shift team. This role involves safely loading, unloading, and moving materials, ensuring a clean and orderly work area while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Join a company that values teamwork and offers competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you have a strong attention to detail and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Benefits package

PPE and training provided

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1-3 months related experience/training.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely loads, unloads, and moves materials within the plant or work site.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical schooling

Tools

Industrial truck

Electric hoist

Paint sprayer

Job description

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

Duties

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 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 works 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 the basic machine functions in order 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 intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience/training; or equivalent. Basic shop math, reading, writing, mechanical skills, ability to interpret shop paperwork, and 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

Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration. Occasional exposure to various manufacturing environment conditions. The company provides controls, PPE, and training to mitigate exposure.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, 401(k) with match, and more. Please send your resume via the provided link.

Shift: 2nd shift starting at 3:30pm, Mon - Fri.

https://www.unitedsteel.com

Additional Info

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction