Material Handler/Truck Loader

metalsusacareers; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Benefits and upward mobility

Job summary

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler on the 2nd shift in Greensboro, NC. The role involves pulling, assembling, inspecting, and loading customer orders, and operating overhead cranes and forklifts to move goods within a distribution center.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, basic math, and the ability to read work orders. Certifications for forklift and overhead crane are preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and measurement reading skills.
• Ability to read work orders and safety policies.
• Forklift and overhead crane certifications preferred; training available.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Execute customer work orders and prepare product for shipment.
• Pull, assemble, inspect, and load orders onto trucks.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move goods.
• Receive and stock items and manage inventory transfers.
• Transport materials to designated areas and secure loads.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Reading comprehension

Basic mathematic skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA Forklift Certification

OSHA Overhead Crane Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Material Handler 2nd Shift

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 OSHA Forklift Certification
• 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
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
• Working inside and outside of the warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts

Qualifications:

• 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 plus shift differential 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."