Missouri - Material Handler 1st or 2nd shift

Merrill Steel; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Merrill Steel in Springfield, MO is seeking a Material Handler for 1st or 2nd shift to support production operations. The role involves operating forklifts, trailer loading equipment, overhead cranes, grinding and other equipment to lift and move raw materials or finished products.

You will work approximately 45–55 hours per week, maintaining safety while locating materials by size and heat number, determining load weights, and ensuring loads are within lifting capacities.

Qualifications

• Material Handling experience preferred.
• Follows all safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, trailer loading equipment, overhead cranes, grinding and various other equipment to lift and move raw materials or finished products.
• Ability to work approximately 45 to 55 hours per week.
• Able to locate material by size and heat number.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Operate cranes, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, and placing loads.
• Uses proper selection of chains, straps to match the load to be lifted.
• Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear, before using.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage.
• Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under cranes.
• Load and unload steel from conveyors and machinery to appropriate areas, using moving equipment.
• Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
• Assists in housekeeping in the work area

Job description

Missouri - Material Handler 1st or 2nd shift

Missouri - Material Handler 1st or 2nd shift

Date Posted: 09/28/2026

Location: Springfield, MO

Job Category: South Production

Salary Interval: Hourly

Pay Range: N/A

Position Description

The Material Handler roles play a key part in the overall production operation. The primary duties include operating forklifts, trailer loading equipment, overhead cranes, grinding and various other equipment to lift and move raw materials or finished products.

Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work approximately 45 to 55 hours per week.
• Ability to receive feedback and learn from others.
• Able to locate material by size and heat number.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Operate cranes, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, and placing loads.
• Uses proper selection of chains, straps to match the load to be lifted.
• Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear, before using.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions and damage.
• Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under cranes.
• Load and unload steel from conveyors and machinery to appropriate areas, using moving equipment.
• Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
• Assists in housekeeping in the work area

Experience

• Material Handling experience preferred.
• Follows all safety requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand C (Constantly)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit N (Not Applicable)

Handling C (Constantly)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)

Bend F (Frequently)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

51-70 lbs O (Occasionally)

Over 70 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs F (Frequently)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• If it is required on your state driver’s license that corrective lenses are required for driving, we would require you to also use those while operating a fork lift.
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toed shoes, metatarsal guards, hearing protection, and safety glasses)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in an environment that has paint and thinner fumes
• Not allergic to paints and chemicals
• Able to work in an environment that has some welding fumes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Merrill Steel is committed to equal employment opportunities in all of its policies regarding:

RECRUITING BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT HIRING TRAINING

PROMOTIONS LAYOFF & RECALL

COMPENSATION

The above policies are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. The company gives full consideration to the employment of disabled or handicapped persons for work they are qualified to do. Management pledges itself to support and sustain the beliefs and policies outlined in this statement.

The Company encourages initiative and leadership by individuals as the best means to carry out this policy. Violations of this policy will be met with appropriate action.

The Company works with selected agencies and groups to initiate and sustain this policy.

It is the responsibility of each member of management to give this policy full support. It is the duty of each employee to create a job environment conducive to this policy.

The Company considers all qualified minority group applications for all job categories. All sources of employment recruiting are advised of such. All employee job openings state that Merrill Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Where deemed necessary, the Company informs appropriate minority groups and women’s organizations in making the Company’s needs known.

Merrill Steel does not maintain or tolerate facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, or sexual preference, except where sex is a bona fide qualification.

Thank you for applying to Merrill Steel, have an excellent day!