Material Handler - Forklift, Crane and Inventory Expert

Metals USA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for our Philadelphia, PA facility. The role involves receiving, stocking, and pulling orders, operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to move heavy pieces of steel, while maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring safety procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic math and measurement skills, and the ability to read blueprints. Industrial warehouse experience and heavy equipment familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Basic arithmetic to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written communication.
• Basic reading and writing in English to read instructions and safety manuals.
• Proficient measuring skills with tapes, micrometers and calipers.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred.

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 to load/unload trailers.
• Operates cranes to load/unload trailers.
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Restocks material and ensures proper quantities loaded/received.
• Completes and documents production and quality paperwork.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Reading & writing English

Oral communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tapes

Micrometers

Calipers

Overhead Crane Certification

Job description

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for our Philadelphia, PA facility. The role involves receiving, stocking, and pulling orders, operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to move heavy pieces of steel, while maintaining accurate inventory and ensuring safety procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic math and measurement skills, and the ability to read blueprints. Industrial warehouse experience and heavy equipment familiarity are preferred.