Tool Room Attendant

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a dedicated Material Handler who will be responsible for the receipt, storage, and issuance of maintenance parts and materials. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED and previous manufacturing experience, along with the ability to operate equipment and work in a team-oriented environment. This role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401K matching.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans

100% Matching 401K up to 6%

Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Ability to operate mobile equipment, climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Must have valid Driver's License.
• Previous storeroom and tool room experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling and item counting duties necessary to receive, store, and issue parts and materials.
• Locate and retrieve parts from catalogs or on the computer.
• Stock parts and supplies and log all related data.

Skills

Team player

Self motivated

General knowledge of warehouse for material handling

Average computer skills

Previous manufacturing experience

Prior forklift experience

Education

High School or GED

Job description

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomesdiversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental,Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1stday of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Bonus
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

Your Qualifications:

• High School or GED.
• Ability to work a day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment; climb ladders; work periodically at elevated heights.
• Must have valid Driver's License.
• Previous storeroom and tool room experience.
• Average computer skills.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Self motivated.
• Team player.
• General knowledge of warehouse for material handling.
• Prior forklift experience.

Your Purpose:

You will perform material handling and item counting duties necessary to receive, store, and issue maintenance and operating parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and materials. Perform messenger and parts chasing duties. Follow standard operating procedures, written and verbal instructions.

Your Work:

• Locate parts in catalogs or on the computer.
• Retrieve parts from shelves or racks for issue to maintenance or production workers, logging all related data on the appropriate forms and entering the issue data on the computer.
• Stock parts and supplies and records proper data.
• Accept shipments from carriers, inspecting the materials for damages or shortages, securing and signing for all appropriate paperwork.
• Unload or arranges for unloading of materials, checking in and processing materials for disposal to the appropriate area, processing and forwarding associated paperwork to the appropriate area for payment procedures, notifying appropriate person in cases of discrepancies.
• Operate mobile equipment and performs necessary preventive maintenance.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance, record and inspection on vehicles and mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, checking and adding fluid as needed.
• Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
• Operate mobile equipment and overhead cranes to transfer product/material while following all safety rules and regulations.
• Execute general 5S activities in the work area.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing or walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel and stoop.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands.
• Ability to operate foot pedals with both feet, to repetitively lift objects of various dimensions and weights.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching and to work in cramped quarters and tolerate heights.
• Ability to operate various size hand tools and to tolerate all out-door environment conditions.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]