Material Handler

Metals USA•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania facility, a carbon steel distribution center serving defense, commercial, construction, aerospace, and fabrication industries. The role handles and moves inventory and customer orders, supports production with timely material supply, and operates yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts for loading and unloading. The position also involves securing materials in trucks, completing production and quality paperwork, performing tasks such as grinding and using an oxy fuel torch, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area. The employee must follow company policies, safety rules, the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct, and customer confidentiality requirements. The work may take place inside and outside the warehouse and may involve hot or cold temperatures, moderate to loud noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, and metallic particles. Day and night shifts are mentioned. The role requires frequent physical activity and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
Ability to comprehend oral and written communication.
Basic English reading and writing comprehension to read instructions, work orders, safety materials, and policy manuals.
Proficient measuring skills and ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents, and blueprints.
Valid OSHA Forklift Certification.
Valid Overhead Crane Certification.
Overhead crane and forklift experience required.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle or finger objects, reach outward and above the shoulder, climb, squat or kneel, and bend for more than 66% of the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Use three points of contact when going up and down a truck flatbed.
Use company-approved platform ladders.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, a hard hat with chin strap, protective eyewear, hand protection, and arm guards or sleeves; hearing protection when required by the hearing conservation program.

Nice To Haves

Industrial warehouse experience preferred.
Experience working with heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive materials and place or return items to stock inventory locations.
Tag materials for proper identification and restock material.
Pull and assemble customer orders in delivery order.
Operate a yard truck to load and unload trailers.
Operate cranes and forklifts (5,000- or 10,000-pound capacity) to load and unload trailers.
Secure loaded material into trucks and load or unload materials as needed.
Verify that the correct materials and quantities have been loaded or received.
Complete and document production and quality paperwork and follow shop system data collection procedures.
Perform tasks that include grinding and using an oxy fuel torch.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas and return tools and equipment to designated areas.
Ensure machine operation centers are supplied with material for production in a timely manner.
Notify management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, or personal injuries.
Follow company policies and procedures, with particular attention to safety regulations.
Adhere to the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements.