Warehouse Material Handler — Metals & Equipment Operator

Earle M. Jorgensen Company; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Community engagement

Job summary

Earle M. Jorgensen Company in Hayward, CA is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support plant operations. You will pull and fill orders, read job orders, verify material, and operate equipment to move items through the warehouse.

The role requires basic material knowledge, reading orders, and physical fitness for medium/heavy work. Join a team focused on efficiency, safety, and reliable warehouse service.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math and measurement skills including fractions and conversions.
• Ability to read and decipher work orders; verify heat numbers and material specifications.
• Clear oral and written communication; legible handwriting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task effectively, and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory or equipment; fill customer orders; pull material from racks.
• Unload incoming material; load trucks and customer vehicles; maintain the warehouse.
• Read and decipher work orders; verify heat numbers and material specs.
• 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 for safe machine and equipment operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Earle M. Jorgensen Company in Hayward, CA is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support plant operations. You will pull and fill orders, read job orders, verify material, and operate equipment to move items through the warehouse.

The role requires basic material knowledge, reading orders, and physical fitness for medium/heavy work. Join a team focused on efficiency, safety, and reliable warehouse service.