Material Handler / 1st shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler / 1st Shift in our Oakwood, GA facility. The Material Handler / 1st shift, works under limited supervision, performing duties related to the storage and movement of inventory or equipment. The position reports to Group Leader /Shift Supervisor. Receives and returns materials into stock inventory locations

Tags materials for proper identification

Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery

Operates yard truck for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers

Operates cranes to load and unload trailers

Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load and unload trailers

Loads and secures material onto truck Completes and production and quality paperwork; follows shop system data collection procedures.

Performs tasks that include grinding and using an oxy fuel torch

Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, including the return of tools and equipment to designated areas.

Assures all machine operation centers are timely loaded with material for production

Notifies management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.

Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Material Handler. Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse. High school diploma or equivalent

Math skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions

Ability to understand verbal and written communication

Proficient measuring skills and ability to read measuring tapes and micrometers

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents, blueprints

Industrial warehouse experience Experience working with heavy equipment preferred

Overhead crane or forklift experience Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality

Must pass pre-employment drug screen

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day) Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Steel-toed boots or metatarsal boots Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse Protective eyewear Hand protection Arm guards/sleeves Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions. Environmental temperature changes hot & cold Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse Moderate to loud levels Vibration Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles Day and night shifts