Material Handler - Growth & Hands-On Logistics

metalsusacareers; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA seeks a Material Handler for the 1st shift at the Waggaman, LA facility. Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, tagging, and pulling orders, plus operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to load/unload trailers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and experience with measuring tools. Safety and accuracy are emphasized, with pre-employment drug screening and OSHA certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and yard trucks preferred.
• Ability to read measuring tools (tapes, micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• Receives, places items into stock locations or back to inventory.
• Tags materials for identification.
• Pulls and assembles customer orders for delivery.
• Operates yard truck to load/unload trailers.
• Operates cranes and forklifts to move materials.
• Complete and document production and quality paperwork.

Skills

Arithmetic skills

Verbal and written communication

Measuring tools reading

Industrial warehouse experience

OSHA forklift certification

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tapes

Micrometers

Calipers

Crane and forklift equipment

Job description

Metals USA seeks a Material Handler for the 1st shift at the Waggaman, LA facility. Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, tagging, and pulling orders, plus operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts to load/unload trailers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and experience with measuring tools. Safety and accuracy are emphasized, with pre-employment drug screening and OSHA certifications preferred.