Material Handler - 2nd Shift: Crane & Forklift Ops

Metals USA; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for the 2nd shift at the Waggaman, LA facility. The role involves movement and storage of inventory, operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to load and unload trailers, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

Candidates should have strong measuring and reading blueprint skills, be comfortable standing all day, and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Prior warehouse and heavy equipment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic and measurement skills essential.
• Ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience working with heavy equipment preferred.
• Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality.
• Valid Overhead Crane Certification preferred.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations.
• Tags materials for proper identification.
• Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery.
• Operates yard truck for loading and unloading trailers.
• Operates cranes to load/unload trailers.
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Securing loaded material onto truck and may load and unload materials.
• Completes and documents production and quality paperwork; follow shop system data collection procedures.
• Performs tasks that include grinding and using an oxy fuel torch.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions and/or injuries.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Material Handler.
• Restocks material.

Skills

Arithmetic

Communication skills

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Stamina / standing, long shifts

Warehouse experience

Heavy equipment experience

Attention to detail

Overhead Crane certificate (preferred)

Pre-employment drug screen

Job description

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for the 2nd shift at the Waggaman, LA facility. The role involves movement and storage of inventory, operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to load and unload trailers, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

Candidates should have strong measuring and reading blueprint skills, be comfortable standing all day, and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Prior warehouse and heavy equipment experience is preferred.