Material Handler Night Shift

Drake-Williams Steel, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for the night shift. In this role, you'll be integral to the logistics of fabricated materials, ensuring customer orders are filled accurately and efficiently. You'll work with various tools and machines, including forklifts and overhead cranes, in a dynamic environment. The position requires attention to detail and effective communication skills, as you'll collaborate with team members and management to meet production goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for the manufacturing industry, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in a steel manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders and assemble shipments of fabricated materials.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment to move materials.
• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and follow instructions

Skill in using measuring tools

Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in steel manufacturing

Tools

Tape measure

Overhead crane

Forklift

Band cutters

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Primary Purpose Of This Position

Fill customer orders and assemble shipments of fabricated bar, warehouse bar, and other materials for dispatch to customers and suppliers. Receive and unload incoming materials from suppliers. Locate materials into inventory storage, staging areas, and work areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Locate materials as trained and instructed.
• Arrange bars or mesh according to yard map, cut lists, and shop drawings.
• Load/unload trailers, rail cars, customer vehicles, and machines.
• Identify errors or discrepancies in cut lists and shop drawings early in fabrication.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, jib cranes, conveyors, and transfer equipment to move materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Work scheduled hours reliably at assigned locations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic involving whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to understand and follow semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication skills with vendors, co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision, setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using measuring tools such as auto measurers, tape measures, or rulers.
• Ability to pass a skills test covering shop drawing interpretation, fractional calculations, and basic geometry.
• Interpret and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and drawings.
• Use a computer for managing cut-lists and inventory.
• Demonstrate pride in workmanship, attention to detail, and safety consciousness.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely, understanding industry and company hand signals.
• Perform minor mechanical tasks on machines.
• Follow inventory procedures and multi-task effectively.

Physical Demands

• Stand frequently and walk continuously during the shift.
• Sit only during breaks and lunch.
• Lift weights up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Carry weights over short distances.
• Climb stairs, ladders, or onto conveyors occasionally to frequently.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and whipping/shaking motions as described.

Non-Material Handling Demands

• Work 40 hours weekly, with possible overtime and weekends.
• Be alert to safety issues, with visual and auditory awareness.
• Work in various weather conditions and exposure to fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Wear all required PPE: steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Tools and Machines

Tools: Pencil, tape measure, markers, chainsaw, cables, pry-bar, ladders, remote control, band cutters, wire cutters, bolt cutters.

Machines: Overhead crane, jib crane, transfers, forklifts.

Experience and Education

• Minimum six months of experience in a steel manufacturing environment preferred.

Additional Information

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction