Warehouse Material Handler — Metals & Inventory Expert

Earle M. Jorgensen Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

Employee discount program

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Earle M. Jorgensen Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler in Houston, TX. This role focuses on pulling, filling, cutting orders, and managing inventory and shipping tasks within the plant operations environment.

The position requires reading job orders, verifying material, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse. Prior warehousing experience and ability to obtain required certifications are preferred.

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 or equipment, fill customer 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

Warehouse experience

Basic math

Reading work orders

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

Earle M. Jorgensen Company is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler in Houston, TX. This role focuses on pulling, filling, cutting orders, and managing inventory and shipping tasks within the plant operations environment.

The position requires reading job orders, verifying material, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse. Prior warehousing experience and ability to obtain required certifications are preferred.