Warehouse Material Handler – Heavy Equipment Operator

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Pension Plan

FSA

EAP

Wellness Incentives

Union Benefits

Job summary

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler 1 to perform metals processing and distribution tasks in our plant environment. You will pull orders, fill material from racks, verify job orders, and support shipping duties while operating heavy equipment as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years warehousing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read work orders and blueprints.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Experience in warehousing or material handling preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate motorized material handling & rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication; legible handwriting.
• Manual dexterity and physical fitness to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and blueprints.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including fractions and conversions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task effectively; good decision making.
• Teamwork and collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory or equipment and fill customer orders, pull material from racks, unload and load 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 documentation.
• Sort materials by size, type, or product code.
• Coordinate with team to ensure safe and efficient machine operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, 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 in warehousing

Reading work orders

Communication skills

Math & measurement

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Crane

Forklift

Side loader

Yard truck

Saws

Job description

Earle-M.-Jorgensen-Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler 1 to perform metals processing and distribution tasks in our plant environment. You will pull orders, fill material from racks, verify job orders, and support shipping duties while operating heavy equipment as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years warehousing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read work orders and blueprints.