Material Handler/Truck Loader

Metals USA; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Greensboro NC is seeking a Material Handler/Truck Loader to support warehouse operations. Responsibilities include pulling, assembling and loading customer orders, operating overhead cranes and forklifts, and preparing products for shipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic math and measurement skills, and the ability to read English instructions. Valid driver’s license; overhead crane certification preferred; Metals USA offers competitive hourly pay of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills to calculate decimals and fractions.
• Ability to read and understand English work orders, safety policies and manuals.
• Proficient measuring skills; able to read tapes, micrometers and calipers.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing required; forklift/overhead crane certification preferred; willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Execute customer work orders and prepare products for shipment.
• Pull, assemble and inspect customer orders; load trucks for delivery.
• Operate overhead cranes to load/unload trucks.
• Operate forklifts (5k or 10k) to load/unload trucks.
• Receive and return items to stock inventory as needed.
• Transport materials from storage to designated areas using crane or forklift.
• Secure lifting attachments and coordinate with crane/hoisting operators as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Measuring skills

Reading & writing English

Basic math

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition Number

PSE4878

Location

Greensboro NC

Area of Interest

Warehouse

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Basic mathematic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, work orders, safety and policies/manuals).
• Proficient measuring skills and the ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers and calipers.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Valid OSHA Forklift/Overhead Crane Certification preferred; willing to train
• Valid and current driver's license in good standing required

Metals USA offers a competitive hourly rate of $18.00 - $20.00 and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA 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.

External Description

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler/Truck Loader in Greensboro NC. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities

• Executes customer work orders and prepares the product for shipment.
• Pulls, assembles customer orders, inspects the order, and loads the truck for delivery.
• Operates overhead cranes to load/unload trucks.
• Operates forklifts (5k or 10k) to load/unload trucks.
• Receives and returns items into stock inventory as needed.
• Transports material from storage and/or worksites to designated areas using either an overhead crane or forklift.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and transports to the load destination using a crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Overhead Crane Certification

Physical Demands

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements

• Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel-toed boots,
• Hard hat with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside and outside of the warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts