Material Handler Day shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler receives incoming materials from customers or delivery drivers and prepares materials for painting or other operations. Preparation may include grinding, hand sanding, chemical washing and rinsing, hanging, and other assigned work. The role places and retrieves materials from ovens and paint areas, packages and loads finished products, and keeps materials organized in their proper locations to support production flow. The position requires safe operation of material-moving equipment, coordination with painters and blasters, and adherence to company work and safety policies. The employee is expected to attend required meetings and perform other duties assigned by the Foreman or Lead person.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in a steel manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic computations involving whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
Ability to use independent judgment to analyze work requirements and determine alternative methods within standard accepted practices.
Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on work progress and setting priorities for job completion.
Ability to organize material and follow inventory procedures.
Skill in using complex measuring equipment.
Knowledge of paint systems, inventory storage locations and methods, DWS shop orders, shipping and receiving practices, and material packaging procedures.
Ability to hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues and visually read and interpret shop drawings.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming materials from customers or delivery drivers.
Prepare materials for painting or other operations, including grinding, hand sanding, chemical washing and rinsing, and hanging.
Place and retrieve materials from ovens and paint areas.
Package and load finished products.
Keep materials organized and in proper locations to support production flow.
Safely operate boom lifts, forklifts, skid steers, and manual carts to move materials.
Move processed materials to designated locations as trained and instructed.
Keep material storage locations and racks organized and safe.
Coordinate with painters and blasters to have products located and ready, and deliver them to designated locations when called for.
Be courteous and friendly and present a good image of DWS to customers and suppliers.
Follow company work and safety rules and policies.
Attend Tool Box meetings and other meetings as required by the Foreman.
Perform other duties as directed by the Foreman or Lead person.