Material Handler/Forklift Operator

MICA Steelworks

Euless (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

MICA Steelworks is seeking a qualified Materials Handler to store, move, and distribute materials on a fast‑paced shop floor in Euless, TX. This full‑time role requires operating a forklift and overhead crane, performing safety checks, and ensuring accurate material handling in coordination with production schedules.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, and experience in steel or galvanizing is preferred.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in steel industry or galvanizing preferred.
Forklift and overhead crane certification required.
Able to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
Strong English communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Perform daily operations and forklift safety checks.
Identify materials and cross-reference with schedules for accuracy.
Move materials to the correct work area safely.
Report inconsistencies to supervisors.
Receive, document, store, stage and issue materials for production.
Assist with fabrication support and overtime as needed.
Distribute pallets and update paperwork and schedules.
Package and label equipment, parts and materials for shipment or storage.
Maintain safety through PPE and 5S standards.

Skills

Fast-paced manufacturing

English communication

Punctuality & reliability

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Overhead crane certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, handling and distributing materials. They take materials from one location to another and may be involved in the process of extracting and loading the materials to be transported. A materials handler has a very structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Each job is planned in detail and safety issues are addressed before a job begins. Working as a materials handler doesn't require formal education, but does entail extensive on-the-job training. Other requirements might include a commercial driver's license (CDL).

Education And Experience

High School diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience in working in steel industry or galvanizing, plus.

Ability to be forklift and overhead crane certified and operate a forklift and overhead crane. (Forklift experience required).

Qualifications

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to effectively communicate in English.
Outstanding work ethic, punctuality, desire to constantly improve skills.
Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction.
Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Perform daily operations and forklift safety checks, including battery, seat belt, brakes, life control and fire extinguisher.
Identifies many types of raw material, in process or finished product, equipment, or processing materials.
Checks identification of materials to be moved. Cross-references with production schedule or shipping schedule to ensure accuracy.
Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull load and move materials to correct work area.
Reports inconsistencies or problems to supervisors
Receive, document, store, stage and issue all job related material to satisfy production requirements.
Support assembly / fabrication requirements, as necessary. Overtime is sometimes needed in order to accomplish all required tasks.
Assist operators in delivering Fabrication parts in order to maximize department efficiency.
Remove and distribute empty pallets and buckets as needed.
Select, prepare & update paperwork and schedules both on paper and computer.
Package, create and band equipment, parts, materials, products and accessories to minimize damage during shipment or staging and to create a safe work environment.
Apply labels, stickers, and stencils as required for identification and ease of storage or shipping.
Comply with all safety requirements including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Keep assigned work-area clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
Operate forklifts, cranes, and yard trucks to transport and locate equipment and materials to required areas.
Maintain accurate inventory, reporting shortages/overages and supply needs to supervisor.

Competencies

Organized
Scheduling
Analyzing Information
Dealing with Complexity
Deadline-Oriented
Time Management
Process Improvement
Safety Management

Inventory Control

Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others.

Working Conditions

The position is a shop floor and yard position. Works primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors and chemicals. Must have good hand eye coordination and motor skills. We have a very positive / professional company culture that creates long-term employees.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

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