Material Handler

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer: Competitive wage Company paid health and dental benefits Paid vacation and productivity bonus Opportunity for career stability and growth Tuition reimbursement program Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed On the job training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform and document required safety checks on cranes, forklifts, tools, and overhead doors at the start of each shift and throughout the workday. Deliver correct materials to workstations, ensuring proper and accurate documentation. Load and unload trucks; inspect, mark, transport, and store raw materials according to type and grade. Complete all required transactions receiving, and inventory documentation accurately. Verify delivery paperwork and materials for accuracy and route documentation to appropriate personnel. Return unused, properly marked materials to designated storage areas. Communicate received, staged, and transported materials; assist with receiving reports. Coordinate with production, materials, and procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow. Ensure shop floor personnel have required materials to maintain continuous production. Safely use basic hand and power tools and measurement equipment, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to identify correct materials. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the material yard to support safe and efficient operations. Assist with periodic and annual physical inventories. Perform housekeeping and other duties as assigned. Provide hands‑on support to the shipping and receiving department, including loading, staging, and securing vessels and other large finished goods for shipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum age of 18 and High School diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of metals and welding/fabrication processes preferred. Experience safely operating forklifts, overhead cranes, shears, and hand tools. Willingness and ability to complete required crane and forklift certification within the timeframe specified for the position. Strong math skills, including the ability to work with fractions and decimals. Ability to identify material types and heat codes and accurately read Material Test Reports (MTRs). Ability to read and accurately use measurement tools. Basic computer and calculator skills for data entry and documentation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Reading and writing literacy required, including legible handwriting.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

Forklifts and overhead cranes. Shears and other hand tools required for completion of job tasks.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Understanding of and compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety rules. Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area. Strong teamwork and communication skills, including assisting with employee training. Consistent attention to detail, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination. Close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, required. Capable of wearing PPE for an entire shift, including; safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes. Frequent light lifting, raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another. Frequent moderate lifting of objects 15 to 45 pounds.