Material Handler 2nd Shift

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing steel materials, ensuring safety while moving items, and adhering to work orders. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions. If you are a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values safety and productivity, and make a significant impact in the logistics of steel handling.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders and follow instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely move steel materials using various equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment while ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic math skills

Customer relations skills

Planning and organizing work

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Pallet trucks

Banding machine

Personal protective equipment

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, and 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 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 the 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.