Material Handler — Crane & Forklift Expert (1st Shift)

Metals USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a Material Handler on 1st shift to manage inventory, load/unload trucks, operate cranes and forklifts, and ensure accurate stock control in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to read blueprints, use measuring tools, and comply with PPE and safety procedures; pre-employment drug screen is required and overhead crane certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have overhead crane certification.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.
• Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement reading required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, places and returns items into stock locations.
• Tags materials for proper identification.
• Pulls and assembles customer orders in delivery order.
• Operates yard truck to load/unload trailers.
• Operates cranes to load/unload trailers.
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Restocks material and maintains clean, safe work areas.
• Documents production and quality paperwork as required.

Skills

Arithmetical skills

Reading comprehension

Measuring tools proficiency

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Education

Overhead crane certification

Job description

Metals USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a Material Handler on 1st shift to manage inventory, load/unload trucks, operate cranes and forklifts, and ensure accurate stock control in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to read blueprints, use measuring tools, and comply with PPE and safety procedures; pre-employment drug screen is required and overhead crane certification is preferred.