Material Handler/Shipping

Insteel Industries • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Material Handler is commonly expected to know how to make inventory transfers in computer, and will move materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or different types of forklifts, and various overhead and lifting cranes. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community. To be successful in this role you will:
Obtain knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping/receiving operations
Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area
Hold a valid forklift operator's license and overhead crane certification (certified in house)
Accurately loads, unloads and bands material as required
Stores material in proper locations
Makes sub-inventory transfers in computer system
Obtains pick slips, runs ship confirms, and bills of lading
Empties and monitors scrap dumpsters; contacts scrap dealer when needed
Stages rod at appropriate machines
Cycle counts material, enters cycle count quantities, and runs cycle count reports
Handles other duties as assigned within the shipping department as well as the production areas

Requirements

• Previous heavy equipment and large forklift (30,000 - 35,000 lbs) experience.
• Inventory count experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ forklift and crane operational experience required in heavy material handling and moving responsibilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Hold a valid forklift operator's license and overhead crane certification (certified in house)

Responsibilities

• Move materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklift tractor, and various overhead and lifting cranes.
• Ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.
• Obtain knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping/receiving operations.
• Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area.
• Accurately load, unload and band material as required.
• Store material in proper locations.
• Make sub-inventory transfers in computer system.
• Obtain pick slips, run ship confirms, and bills of lading.
• Empty and monitor scrap dumpsters; contact scrap dealer when needed.
• Stage rod at appropriate machines.
• Cycle count material, enter cycle count quantities, and run cycle count reports.
• Handle other duties as assigned within the shipping department as well as the production areas.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacations
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability insurance
• Company paid long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(K) with match
• Company paid tele-health
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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