Metal Warehouse Associate: Forklift & Inventory Expert

Reliance, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and 9 holidays

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support plant operations. This role involves pulling, filling, and cutting orders, managing inventory, and assisting with shipping tasks within a metals distribution environment.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, verifying material specs, operating cranes and forklifts, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse. Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience and the ability to obtain equipment certifications.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Experience in warehousing or material handling is preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication; legible handwriting.
• Manual dexterity and physical fitness to operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory or equipment, fulfill orders, pull material from racks, unload incoming material, load trucks and customer vehicles, and maintain the warehouse.
• Receive and return items into stock locations.
• Read and decipher work orders; verify heat numbers and material specifications.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, side loaders, yard trucks, saws, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Place materials into storage or remove them for order fulfillment.
• Tag material for identification and complete documentation.
• Sort and place materials by size, type, or product code.
• Coordinate with team to ensure efficient and safe machine and equipment operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform spot checks on inventory and restock materials as needed.
• Drive company vehicle for local deliveries and parts pick-up (non-DOT).

Skills

Warehousing experience

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Rigging/ certification readiness

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support plant operations. This role involves pulling, filling, and cutting orders, managing inventory, and assisting with shipping tasks within a metals distribution environment.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, verifying material specs, operating cranes and forklifts, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse. Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience and the ability to obtain equipment certifications.