Material Handler - Lapeyre Stair

Laitram•New Orleans, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lapeyre Stair has an opening for a Material Handler who will help maintain inventory accuracy and communicate with the Production Supervisor. Lapeyre Stair manufactures precision-built metal stair systems using an engineering and manufacturing system. Its products include alternating tread stairs, steel egress stairs, crossover systems, platforms, and safety gates. Lapeyre Stair is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. The role involves receiving and handling shipments, verifying and recording materials, keeping inventory organized, and staging or replenishing materials for production. The Material Handler must follow material-handling and workplace safety procedures, maintain a clean work environment, and be able to lift and move up to 55 pounds. Overtime and weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to successfully complete Lapeyre Stair’s forklift and crane certification.
Ability to understand and follow established material-handling, load-control, and workplace safety procedures.
Ability to become proficient with company software and systems, including MAPICS and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties identified in the Functional Job Description, including lifting and moving up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Previous receiving and shipping experience.
Experience unloading steel or other long, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials.
Experience operating a forklift and/or crane.
Experience using manufacturing or inventory management software.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Safely receive and unload incoming shipments, including steel deliveries, using forklifts and bridge cranes.
Inspect materials and verify items and quantities against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
Identify and report shortages, overages, damage, and other shipment discrepancies according to established procedures.
Label, organize, store, and transfer received materials to designated warehouse or production locations.
Complete receiving and inventory transactions in company software while maintaining accurate, organized inventory.
Stage materials for scheduled equipment builds, pull and verify customer orders, and replenish production floor stock.
Monitor assigned workloads, adjust work pace as needed, and complete responsibilities according to production schedules.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment by inspecting material-handling equipment and following safety, lifting, rigging, and company procedures.