Material Handler - 1st Shift

Triple-S Steel•Houston, TX

About The Position

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Material Handler to move steel safely and efficiently between storage, production, loading docks, and delivery vehicles. The role focuses on following safety standards, meeting daily productivity and quality goals, and performing routine maintenance while assisting with non-routine maintenance. The position involves operating material-handling equipment, preparing and securing loads, and coordinating work to support safe routing and customer service.

Requirements

Ability to read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
Ability to safely meet or exceed company productivity standards.
Ability to plan and organize work independently, work without direct supervision, and work both alone and as part of a team.
Ability to develop working knowledge of products and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain communication across departments regarding routing, safety, and customer relations.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling materials, standing, walking, reaching, and lifting.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow Triple-S safe work methods and promptly advise a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Move steel safely between storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles by hand or using equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.
Attach slings, hooks, and other lifting devices, guide loads, and climb onto vehicles to secure or release materials.
Apply proper bundling techniques, configure loads for planned routes and multiple stops, and maximize trailer capacity without compromising safety.
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, and identify and report equipment safety issues.
Attend required company meetings and perform other assigned duties.