Material Handler - GAW Department

Merchants Metals, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k Retirement Program with strong company match

Paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

Merchants Metals, LLC in Houston, Texas, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. The role involves moving materials, sorting cargo, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be ready to work overtime and have forklift experience.

Our benefits include medical coverage, company-paid life insurance, a 401k program, and opportunities for career advancement. Join us to be a part of a company committed to employee growth and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a positive, fast-paced team environment.
• Understanding of written instructions and ability to follow procedures.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using trucks or equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Inspect and organize finished goods.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Merchants Metals

We’re one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in North America. With 35 distribution center locations, four manufacturing facilities, and a 60-year legacy of providing quality fencing and accessories, Merchants Metals continues to be the contractor and architect choice for excellence. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

Why Join the Merchants Metals Team?

Our core values are in seven basic principles: Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Transparency, Empowerment, and Teamwork. Our employees are part of a culture that values and promotes personal growth and development. We understand that to be a market leader, we must be committed not only to our products but also to our people. We are committed to growing our employees and want our people to feel their time with Merchants Metals is an investment in their future. It’s our talent that helps make Merchants Metals the first name in fence solutions.

Position Summary

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Receive finished goods, inspect for damage, organize and accurately record inventory using production sheets or work tickets
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Pull and prepare rolled/bundled fence product and load fencing rolls onto a flatbed truck for customers’ orders and shipping
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Perform miscellaneous yard/warehouse duties as necessary and as directed by the supervisor
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Read work instructions and set up machines as required to run different product sizes.
• Stand or walk for the entire shift and use arms and back to perform the tasks associated with the role.
• Must be able to work overtime as required with Saturday availability.
• Forklift experience preferred
• Schedule 5:30pm - 5 am Monday-Friday

Benefits

Merchants Metals offers benefits that are specifically designed to fit your needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and qualified family members, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Families at a very low cost
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through LiveHealth Online
• Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
• Employee Assistance Program and discounts.
• 401k Retirement Program with strong company match.

In addition to the benefits program, Merchants Metals also provides employees a competitive wage, career advancement, paid PTO, and holidays. and training opportunities.

Requirements

NECESSARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to work in a team-based, positive, fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to understand written instructions and follow procedures.
• Forklift exp preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Hours 5:30pm-5:00am