Material Handler- 1st Shift

Metals USA•Albany, GA
•Onsite

About The Position

Cooksey Steel has an immediate opening for a Material Handler on the 1st shift at its Albany, Georgia facility. Working under limited supervision and reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Material Handler performs duties related to the storage and movement of inventory and equipment. The hourly rate is $16.00. The role requires regular and predictable attendance. Work takes place in an open warehouse for approximately 98% of the time, with exposure to heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, metallic particles, and heavy-machinery hazards. Required personal protective equipment includes a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety boots. The employee must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, with or without lifting devices.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Math skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
  • Ability to understand verbal and written communication.
  • Proficient measuring skills, including the ability to read measuring tapes and micrometers.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents, and blueprints.
  • Industrial warehouse experience.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to inspect material for quality.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, with or without lifting devices.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with heavy equipment.
  • Overhead crane or forklift experience.

Responsibilities

  • Receive materials into stock inventory locations and return materials to stock.
  • Tag materials for proper identification.
  • Pull and assemble customer orders in delivery order.
  • Operate a yard truck to load and unload trailers.
  • Operate cranes to load and unload trailers.
  • Operate 5,000- or 10,000-pound-capacity forklifts to load and unload trailers.
  • Load and secure material onto trucks.
  • Complete production and quality paperwork and follow shop system data-collection procedures.
  • Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe, including returning tools and equipment to designated areas.
  • Ensure machine operation centers are loaded with production materials in a timely manner.
  • Notify management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and personal injuries.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary and benefits.
  • Upward mobility and professional growth.
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