Yard Material Handler - Weekdays

Maguire Iron, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Short Term Disability

Accident

Critical Illness

401K

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

At Maguire Iron, Inc., a Heavy Equipment Operator and Material Handler is needed to move oversized materials and operate a range of equipment in a fabrication shop and yard. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency in daily material flow and equipment operations.

Responsibilities include crane operation, truck loading, deliveries, inventory management, and maintaining an orderly yard while complying with PPE and safety programs. GED or high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior heavy forklift/equipment experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment from small skid steers to 25,000 lb forklifts and move materials.
• Ensure production bays have materials needed for efficient operation.
• Operate overhead cranes and load semi-trailers as directed.
• Receive, store, and record shop materials and maintain yard organization.
• Move materials safely without damage and keep inventory accurate in the system.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

For over 100 years, Maguire has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Heavy Equipment Operator and Material Handler at Maguire Iron will be responsible for a safety focused awareness when using heavy construction equipment to move oversized material and equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Operate all sizes of equipment from small skid steers to 25,000 pound forklifts & skid loaders to stage and move materials throughout fabrication shop and yard in tight spaces and in all weather conditions.
• Ensure all production bays have materials needed to keep production efficient and operating smoothly.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Load semi-trailers with materials to be shipped out as directed.
• Take deliveries from suppliers and organize and store in proper locations.
• Keep inventory area clean and organized to increase efficiencies in locating proper materials needed.
• Maintain stock of all materials and their quantities using a computer system.
• Move all materials in a safe manner while not damaging any of the material.
• Receive and record steel, job specific, and shop materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized yard at all times.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous heavy forklift/equipment experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work safely and follow all company safety policies at all times.
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to react to fast changing priorities and conditions.
• Team oriented person who can focus on the details
• Professional attitude when dealing with internal and external customers

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in unfavorable weather conditions; both heat and cold.
• Frequently required to sit, squat, talk and hear.
• Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• Adhere to Maguire's PPE Policy and Safety Programs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities. Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

We offer a great benefits package!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

At Maguire, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.