Material Handler Operator

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Village of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of industrial metal products and services, where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish. As a Material Handler Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient assembly and shipment of materials. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a dynamic and quality-focused environment. Be part of a legacy of excellence and contribute to a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and productivity. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, and problem-solving.
• Experience in metals or warehouse setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select and organize materials for shipment according to orders.
• Unload and check materials for accuracy and quality.
• Maintain safety and productivity standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tape Measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Job Description

Material Handler Operator

Salary Range:

$21.57 - $21.57

Salary Max:

21.57 USD

Req Id:

1042

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Job Shift:

1st

Brand:

Ryerson

Job Location:

Lancaster

Posting Start Date:

5/5/25

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Material Handler Coordinator at Ryerson, you will be responsible for assembling material for shipment or machines in accordance with specifications and instructions on orders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Select material from specific heats or for physical condition in accordance with instructions on orders


• Unload and receive the material, which includes weighing, counting, and checking sizes.


• Identify by color, heat, and/or test numbers. Organize into stock racks or designated areas.


• Record necessary information on receiving tickets or other documents


• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards of each job assignment.


• Fill in for absent positions as qualified, excluding maintenance, as needed on a daily basis


• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills


• Experience working in metals or warehouse setting


• Crane, forklift, and good computer skills are a plus


• Must be able to use measuring tools, specifically a tape measure, micrometer, and a caliper


• Must be a team player


• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary: $21.57 per hour. A starting salary higher than $21.57 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier