Material Handler (Plasma, 1st shift)

Olympic Steel; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Material Handler to support production by moving materials, staging finished goods, and assisting with raw materials receiving. You will operate a forklift, work with a handheld plasma and acetylene torch, and engage in paperwork preparation for on-floor material control.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift experience, and the ability to follow safety protocols while handling scrap parts and using overhead cranes up to 10 tons. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required.
• Acetylene torch and handheld plasma experience preferred.
• Proper use and care of precision instruments.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support production processes on the floor, moving work-in-progress material and finished goods.
• Assist in raw material receiving and material preparation for on-floor management.
• Operate forklift, use handheld plasma, and acetylene torch as needed; assist with overhead crane and rigging.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic math skills

Self-motivated with ability to work

Proper use of precision instruments

Self-motivated with ability to work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Acetylene torch

Handheld plasma

Job description

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for all job tasks required to support production processes. The Material Handler is responsible for all job tasks required to support production processes. These activities may include movement of work-in-progress material on the production floor, finished goods staging, truck loading, raw material receiving and raw material and finished goods preparation and management. As the Material Handler you will be in charge of certain administrative work, as well as preparing paperwork for materials on the floor. As the Material Handler you will be responsible for handling the scrap parts, while operating a forklift, using handheld plasma, and using an acetylene torch. For this position there is also overhead crane usage (5 & 10 ton) as well as rigging.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required.
• Acetylene torch and handheld plasma experience preferred.
• Proper use and care of precision instruments.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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