Material Handler - Customer Load Out

Gibraltar Industries; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries is hiring a Material Handler - Customer Load Out to ensure safe loading of customer orders and manage material handling operations. The role includes operating forklifts, ensuring order accuracy, and providing customer service during load-out processes. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in industrial settings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free Life and AD&D coverage

Generous 401(k) plan

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience required.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load customer orders and offload products safely.
• Operate forklifts and cranes for moving heavy materials.
• Assist customers during vehicle load-out in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler - Customer Load-Out is responsible for loading customer orders and offloading products from vendors. This role requires safe handling of heavy and sometimes irregular-shaped materials using forklifts. The ideal candidate ensures order accuracy, product integrity, and provides professional service to walk-in and will-call customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers during vehicle load-out in a professional and efficient manner.
• Review and verify shipping documents or pick tickets before selecting and loading materials.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment to safely move and load heavy metal products.
• Identify and inspect materials for size, quantity, and damage prior to loading.
• Use chains, slings, and spreader bars appropriately to prevent material damage and ensure safe lifting.
• Secure loads properly to prevent shifting or damage during customer transport.
• Communicate discrepancies or special requests to the shipping or sales team.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard, including stacking and staging metal materials.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use, equipment inspection, and load restraint practices.
• Assist in general warehouse operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in a warehouse, metal yard, or similar industrial environment.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience required (certification preferred).
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers, and interpret material specs.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and working in outdoor or indoor warehouse settings.
• Familiarity with structural and flat-rolled metal products is a strong plus.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and customer service.
• Spanish speaking individual highly desired.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to sharp edges, hot or cold weather, and heavy lifting.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and operating heavy equipment.
• Exposure to weather conditions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE including steel-toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses
• May require occasional overtime or weekend shifts based on customer demand.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

Work Conditions

This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery and may require lifting up to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required. This is a full-time position and may require some overtime including nights and weekend work.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read and understand all the above. I have reviewed the accountabilities for which I am responsible, as well as the minimum requirements of this position with my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract and that I am employed on an “at will” basis. In addition, I understand that it is my responsibility to regularly review (at least annually) the Accountabilities and Qualifications listed above as they will be utilized, in conjunction with the other information, in the determination of salary grades, setting performance objectives, establishing training and development needs as well as other Human Resource activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler - Customer Load-Out is responsible for loading customer orders and offloading products from vendors. This role requires safe handling of heavy and sometimes irregular-shaped materials using forklifts. The ideal candidate ensures order accuracy, product integrity, and provides professional service to walk-in and will-call customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers during vehicle load-out in a professional and efficient manner.
• Review and verify shipping documents or pick tickets before selecting and loading materials.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment to safely move and load heavy metal products.
• Identify and inspect materials for size, quantity, and damage prior to loading.
• Use chains, slings, and spreader bars appropriately to prevent material damage and ensure safe lifting.
• Secure loads properly to prevent shifting or damage during customer transport.
• Communicate discrepancies or special requests to the shipping or sales team.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard, including stacking and staging metal materials.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use, equipment inspection, and load restraint practices.
• Assist in general warehouse operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in a warehouse, metal yard, or similar industrial environment.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience required (certification preferred).
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers, and interpret material specs.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs. and working in outdoor or indoor warehouse settings.
• Familiarity with structural and flat-rolled metal products is a strong plus.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and customer service.
• Spanish speaking individual highly desired.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to sharp edges, hot or cold weather, and heavy lifting.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and operating heavy equipment.
• Exposure to weather conditions.
• Must wear appropriate PPE including steel-toe boots, gloves, and safety glasses
• May require occasional overtime or weekend shifts based on customer demand.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

Work Conditions

This job operates in an industrial manufacturing environment exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, or other outdoor elements. This role requires regular standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time. Climbing stairs/ladders, squatting, sitting, operating machinery and may require lifting up to 50lbs, and must be able to wear PPE as required. This is a full-time position and may require some overtime including nights and weekend work.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us:

Gibraltar Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Gibraltar Industries by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Employee Acknowledgement: I have read and understand all the above. I have reviewed the accountabilities for which I am responsible, as well as the minimum requirements of this position with my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract and that I am employed on an “at will” basis. In addition, I understand that it is my responsibility to regularly review (at least annually) the Accountabilities and Qualifications listed above as they will be utilized, in conjunction with the other information, in the determination of salary grades, setting performance objectives, establishing training and development needs as well as other Human Resource activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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