Material Handler - Weekdays

Maguire; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Maguire Iron is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator and Material Handler to safely move oversized materials and equipment within fabrication shop and yard. You will operate a range of equipment, maintain inventory, and support efficient production.

Qualified candidates have high school diploma or GED and prior heavy forklift/equipment experience, with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely and follow all company safety policies at all times.
• Effective communication with team and other stakeholders.
• Ability to react to fast changing priorities and conditions.
• Team oriented with attention to detail.
• Professional attitude when dealing with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment from small skid steers to 25,000 lb forklifts and skid loaders to move materials in shop and yard.
• Ensure production bays have materials needed to keep production efficient.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Load and unload materials from semi-trailers as directed.
• Receive and store steel and shop materials; maintain inventory using computer system.
• Keep yard clean and organized to improve efficiency.
• Move materials safely to avoid damage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Professionalism

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Heavy Equipment Operator and Material Handler at Maguire Iron will be responsible for a safety focused awareness when using heavy construction equipment to move oversized material and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Operate all sizes of equipment from small skid steers to 25,000 pound forklifts & skid loaders to stage and move materials throughout fabrication shop and yard in tight spaces and in all weather conditions.
• Ensure all production bays have materials needed to keep production efficient and operating smoothly.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Load semi-trailers with materials to be shipped out as directed.
• Take deliveries from suppliers and organize and store in proper locations.
• Keep inventory area clean and organized to increase efficiencies in locating proper materials needed.
• Maintain stock of all materials and their quantities using a computer system.
• Move all materials in a safe manner while not damaging any of the material.
• Receive and record steel, job specific, and shop materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard at all times.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous heavy forklift/equipment experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to work safely and follow all company safety policies at all times.
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to react to fast changing priorities and conditions.
• Team oriented person who can focus on the details
• Professional attitude when dealing with internal and external customers

Work Environment

• Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions; both heat and cold.
• Frequently required to sit, squat, talk and hear.
• Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• Adhere to Maguire’s PPE Policy and Safety Programs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities. Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

We offer a great benefits package!

Medical | Dental | Vision | Life | Short Term Disability | Accident | Critical Illness | 401K | PTO | Paid Holidays

At Maguire, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.