Material Handler (Ground Hand)
About The Position
The Ground Hand supports daily yard operations by assisting with loading and unloading pipe, staging materials, controlling inventory, operating forklifts and other yard equipment, inspecting trucks, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. The position works primarily outdoors in a fast-paced industrial setting and involves physical labor, attention to safety, and support for Supply Chain operations, including receiving, storage, tracking, distribution, inventory accuracy, and product traceability. The employer describes safety as a core commitment, supported by clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to identify and handle various pipe products and materials.
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a pipe yard, steel yard, construction, oil and gas, or industrial environment.
- Forklift experience.
- Experience loading and unloading flatbeds.
- Pipe yard operations experience.
- OCTG and line pipe handling experience.
- Inventory control experience.
- RF scanner use.
- Yard equipment experience.
- Experience using tallying tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage the loading, unloading, and staging of pipe and related materials.
- Assist with receiving and shipping activities.
- Verify material quantities, heat numbers, lengths, and product identification.
- Operate yard equipment, including backhoe, dozer, forklifts, sweeper, and dust suppressant sprayer.
- Conduct visual inspections of incoming and outgoing materials.
- Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.
- Band, tag, and prepare materials for customer orders and shipment.
- Maintain yard organization and housekeeping standards.
- Assist truck drivers with safe loading and unloading practices.
- Perform general labor duties as needed to support operations.
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
