Material Handler (Sheet Production)

Yarde Metals, Inc.; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonuses

Profit-Sharing bonuses

Best medical insurance coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid disability insurances

401(k) with employer match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Yarde Metals, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for sheet production in Southington, CT.

The role involves moving material through the warehouse using a forklift, side loader, and overhead crane, selecting material according to work order instructions and staging finished pieces for further processing. This safety sensitive position requires the ability to read and understand English, basic math skills, dependability, and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position requiring heavy machinery operation.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, and physical.
• Lift up to 70 lbs and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes to move material.
• Organize pull tickets and retrieve material from inventory racking.
• Record and report inventory discrepancies and ensure accurate material location.
• Deliver material to designated saw locations and stage orders for shipping.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading English

Basic math

Safety oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

Overhead crane operation

Side loader operation

Job description

Material Handler (Sheet Production)

Location: 189 Newell St, Southington, CT

Job Id: 2026.09.25-02

# of Openings: 1

2nd Shift (1:30 PM - 10:00 PM)

Job Summary

Yarde Metals is looking for a material handler to join our Operations Team. A material handler moves material throughout the warehouse by safely operating a forklift, side loader, and overhead crane. The material handler selects material according to work order instructions.

Responsibilities

• SAFETY FIRST!
• Organize pull tickets according to location and material type and retrieve material from inventory racking system..
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes).
• Measure material using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Transport and locate material into the inventory racking system.
• Deliver material to designated saw locations for processing.
• Record and report any inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure the correct material was pulled for machine operators.
• Tag and return material drops from processed jobs into appropriate locations.
• Stage completed orders in appropriate shipping and loading zones for delivery.
• Prepare and dispose of scrap.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

***This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position: requires operating heavy machinery.***

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• History of working safely and productively.
• Forklift operation experience strongly preferred.
• Basic math skills required to convert decimals and fractions and to accurately use and read tape measures and calipers.
• Dependable, punctual, and works well with others.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, physical, meet physical requirements of the position.
• • Ability to pass a human performance evaluation to meet physical requirements of the job (lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.)
• Willingness to work required overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonuses
• Two Profit-Sharing Bonus potentials!
• The BEST medical insurance coverage!
• Anthem plan with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions!
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurances
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with 100% employer matching contribution
• Job posting program for career growth opportunities with a great company!

Amenities

• Free coffee
• Full onsite gym and locker rooms
• Billiard room
• Basketball court
• Outdoor patio and eating area

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yarde Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Yarde Metals Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Export Control Compliance & ITAR Yarde Metals, Inc. works with technologies and materials subject to U.S. Government Export Control Laws and regulations. Upon hire, individuals must be available for work and in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120-130. Yarde Metals, Inc. reserves the right to inquire further on any matter bearing on the company's export compliance obligations. Drug Testing is a Condition of Employment Yarde Metals is a federal sub-contractor and is required to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and as a result, prohibits the use of marijuana.