Material Handler - Steel

Degelmanindustriesltd; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a material handler to join their team. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, managing raw materials, and ensuring site tidiness. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with material handling equipment and demonstrate reliability and a positive attitude in a team environment. Physical requirements include the ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating material handling equipment is desired.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple duties or conflicting priorities.
• Punctual with great attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks containing steel and other raw materials.
• Verify type, grade, quality, and quantity of raw materials.
• Maintain grounds and overall site tidiness.

Skills

Material handling equipment operation

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks containing steel and other raw materials.
• Verify type, grade, quality, and quantity of raw materials being received and being transferred to manufacturing – complete documentation accordingly.
• Put away, store, and organize raw materials in proper locations using FIFO methods and complete system documentation.
• Maintain grounds and overall site tidiness including snow removal, grading, power sweeping, removal of garbage and scrap.
• Assist with moving other items in and out of the plant such as finished WIP, scrap material, dumpsters, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate the movement of materials with other material handlers, forklift operators and shipper/receivers.
• Share forklifts and all material handling equipment.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed with utmost importance by safely operating all material handling equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating material handling equipment is desired.
• Must lead by example by being responsible, proactive and reliable.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple duties or conflicting priorities.
• Understand Degelman quality expectations and be able to mitigate issues from reaching internal customers.
• Must be able to locate and identify goods by part number, description, and/or location.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction with a positive attitude.
• Effective listener and communicator, approachable and considerate.
• Punctual with great attendance.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Visual acuity, close vision is required.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions.

Degelman is an equal opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.