Steel & Aluminum Warehouse Specialist

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Earle M. Jorgensen Company (EMJ) is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to join our plant operations team in Blaine, MN. You will pull, fill, and cut orders, manage inventory, and support shipping tasks.

Basic equipment operation and attention to safety are required in our metals distribution environment. Responsibilities include reading job orders, verifying material, operating cranes and forklifts as needed, and ensuring accurate stock and orderly warehouse conditions.

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.
• Teamwork and collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory and equipment, fill 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

Experience warehousing

Manual dexterity

Communication

Teamwork

Read blueprints

Math & measurement

Safe operation of equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes and forklifts

Motorized equipment certification

Job description

Earle M. Jorgensen Company (EMJ) is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to join our plant operations team in Blaine, MN. You will pull, fill, and cut orders, manage inventory, and support shipping tasks.

Basic equipment operation and attention to safety are required in our metals distribution environment. Responsibilities include reading job orders, verifying material, operating cranes and forklifts as needed, and ensuring accurate stock and orderly warehouse conditions.