Material Handler I (Alliance Location)

Ohio Gratings • Alliance, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Receive, inspect, unload, store, and move raw materials, supplies, processed bars, and finished goods within the Business Unit. Supply bar lines and workstations using overhead cranes, combi forklifts, and other lifting equipment; maintain organized work areas and inventory; and safely prepare and load products for shipment. The role involves working independently in a fast-paced production environment, communicating with coworkers, other business units, and truck drivers, and collaborating during shift changes. Work is reviewed by a supervisor or senior worker for quality and accuracy. Associates receive continuous training and are also responsible for training new hires. The organization is faith-based and expects associates to learn, embrace, and model its core values in their work, relationships, decisions, and collaboration. Duties, responsibilities, physical demands, and work environment may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely demonstrate material handling with tow motors and overhead cranes.
• Ability to read and understand metric and standard tape measures and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a driven team player who takes initiative to learn and grow.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling materials for long periods.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee, or available resources.
• Ability to take stairs, work around constantly moving machinery, and be exposed to weather elements.
• Must use personal protective equipment on the production floor and adhere strictly to safety rules and standards.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of material handling experience with a steel or aluminum manufacturer.
• Jib crane and Gantry crane experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely move materials using overhead cranes, combi forklifts, and other lifting equipment, and keep bar lines and workstations supplied.
• Keep personal and shared work areas clean and organized, stack materials neatly, and dispose of scrap as needed.
• Receive, inspect, and unload supplies and raw materials; complete receiving transactions and use the ERP system.
• Organize and maintain raw material storage, processed bars, racks, panels, and other inventory; stage materials in work centers and put finished materials in the proper inventory locations.
• Replenish stock materials throughout the workday and assist with periodic cycle counts.
• Safely load transportation trucks and prepare products for shipment on flatbed trailers or in dry vans; identify, label, bundle, and organize orders with zero defects.
• Recognize and immediately report quality issues, near misses, and incidents; comply with operating procedures, instructions, and safety rules; undergo post-accident or post-incident drug testing.
• Participate in continuous training and train new hires.
• Communicate and work effectively with others, including during shift changes, and interact with other business units and truck drivers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED