Metals Warehouse Operator and Inventory Specialist

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

PTO and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

Employee discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to pull, fill, cut orders and manage inventory. You will operate cranes, forklifts, and other equipment, verify material specs, and maintain safety and order in the warehouse.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of warehousing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain required certifications. This is a hands-on role with physical requirements and teamwork to support operations.

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, coordination, and physical fitness to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and blueprints.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including fractions and conversions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task effectively, and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory or equipment, fill customer 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.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Teamwork

Reading work orders

Mathematical skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Blueprints comprehension

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Cranes

Rigging equipment

Job description

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to pull, fill, cut orders and manage inventory. You will operate cranes, forklifts, and other equipment, verify material specs, and maintain safety and order in the warehouse.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of warehousing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain required certifications. This is a hands-on role with physical requirements and teamwork to support operations.