Material Handler/Truck Loader

Metals USA•Ambridge, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler/Truck Loader for its carbon steel distribution center in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. The center distributes plate, beam and tube products to the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries. The role involves handling, storing and preparing material for production and customer orders, as well as loading and unloading trailers with trucks, cranes and forklifts. The position requires attention to safety, material quality and accurate documentation.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
Ability to understand oral and written communication.
Basic English reading and writing comprehension to read instructions, work orders, safety materials and policy manuals.
Proficient measuring skills and ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers and calipers.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents and blueprints.
Overhead crane and forklift experience required.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to inspect material for quality.

Nice To Haves

Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
Experience working with heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive materials and place or return items to stock inventory locations.
Tag materials for proper identification and restock material.
Pull and assemble customer orders in delivery order.
Operate a yard truck to load and unload trailers.
Operate cranes and forklifts (5,000- or 10,000-pound capacity) to load and unload trailers.
Secure loaded material in trucks and load or unload materials as needed.
Verify that the correct materials and quantities have been loaded or received.
Complete and document production and quality paperwork, following shop-system data-collection procedures.
Perform tasks that include grinding and using an oxy-fuel torch.
Maintain clean, orderly and safe work areas, and return tools and equipment to designated areas.
Ensure machine operation centers are timely supplied with production material.
Notify management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions or personal injuries.
Follow company policies and procedures, particularly safety regulations, and adhere to the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements.