Warehouse Material Handler

Reliance, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a warehouse worker to read blueprints, operate overhead and wall cranes, and safely move materials in a busy warehouse environment. You will load and unload trucks, inspect loads for accuracy, and assist with order picking and packing.

The role emphasizes safe handling, effective communication with internal teams and vendors, and adherence to safety procedures in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and data entry.
• Ability to transport materials and equipment as directed.
• Skilled in safe lifting and positioning of loads to minimize swing.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, sales reps, coworkers and vendors.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints or drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work orders.
• Load and unload trucks using cranes and equipment.
• Use measuring tools such as tapes and calipers where required.
• Operate overhead and wall cranes with remote controls safely.
• Check paperwork like mill bills of lading and work orders.
• Load/unload incoming trucks with chains, hooks and magnets.
• Inspect loads for inventory accuracy using color coding.
• Pick and package orders as needed.
• Operate equipment at workstation including cranes and torches.
• Follow safety rules at all times.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Computer literate

Material handling

Blueprint reading

Customer and vendor interaction

Load positioning

Job description

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Ability to read and understand Chapel Steel work orders and fill out correctly
• Loading and unloading of trucks in warehouse using overhead crane
• Effectively use all tools associated with performing duties including reading tape measures, calipers, etc.
• Operate overhead and wall cranes utilizing remote controls in a safe and efficient manner.
• To read and understand all paperwork including Mill Bills of Lading and Chapel Steel work orders
• Load and unload incoming trucks using chains, plate hooks and magnets
• Inspect and color code all incoming loads for inventory accuracy
• Pick and package orders as necessary
• Operation of all equipment needed in workstation such as overhead and wall cranes, hand torches, electro magnets, etc.
• Work safely and adhere to safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Miscellaneous duties as necessary

Required Skills

• Computer literate
• Transports material, parts or equipment as directed.
• Must use considerable skill and care in picking up, moving and accurately positioning loads to avoid excessive swinging of bulky, large or irregular shaped loads and to detect faulty slinging and slipping loads.
• Ability to tactfully deal with customers, internal Sales Representatives, coworkers & vendors as necessary.
• Must be able to read blueprints or drawings.