Material Handler/Shipping

Insteel-Industries-; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Excellent benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Insteel Industries is seeking a Material Handler for our shipping department in the United States. The role moves materials in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklifts and overhead cranes, with emphasis on accuracy and safety to support production and shipping.

Requirements include a minimum of two years of forklift and crane operation experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, basic arithmetic, and the ability to obtain an in-house overhead crane certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ forklift and crane operating experience in heavy material handling.
• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to perform basic arithmetic and read simple instructions.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials in shipping areas.
• Load, unload and band materials as required with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Log transfers in the computer system and obtain necessary shipping documents.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MATERIAL HANDLER/SHIPPING

About Us

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates 10 manufacturing facilities in eight states.

About You

The person we are looking for is driven, motivated, and has a strong attention to detail. You must have previous heavy equipment and large forklift (30,000 - 35,000 lbs) experience and inventory count experience. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.

Position Snapshot:

A Material Handler is commonly expected to know how to make inventory transfers in computer, and will move materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklift tractor, and various overhead and lifting cranes. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community. To be successful in this role you will:

• Obtain knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping/receiving operations
• Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area
• Hold a valid forklift operator's license and overhead crane certification (certified in house)
• Accurately loads, unloads and bands material as required
• Stores material in proper locations
• Makes sub-inventory transfers in computer system
• Obtains pick slips, runs ship confirms, and bills of lading
• Empties and monitors scrap dumpsters; contacts scrap dealer when needed
• Stages rod at appropriate machines
• Cycle counts material, enters cycle count quantities, and runs cycle count reports
• Handles other duties as assigned within the shipping department as well as the production areas

Requirements and Education:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ forklift and crane operational experience required in heavy material handling and moving responsibilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions. Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacations
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(K) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.