Material Handler

reliance•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

This role is in the Plant department family and supports metals processing and distribution operations within the Reliance family of companies. The position performs basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions, including moving and organizing inventory, fulfilling customer orders, receiving and stocking materials, and supporting warehouse upkeep. It uses equipment such as forklifts, side loaders, cranes, and yard trucks to move materials and load or unload trailers. The role may occasionally involve driving a non-DOT motor vehicle for local deliveries and parts pickups. The Material Handler is responsible for following applicable safety and quality standards and completing other duties assigned by management. The job involves medium/heavy work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical activities include standing or sitting, walking, handling or feeling with the hands, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, communicating, seeing, pushing or pulling, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Requirements

0–5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
High school diploma or GED; the posting states preferred and required.
Must be able to obtain certification to operate all required motorized material-handling and rigging equipment.
Clear oral and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
Adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations.
Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to make sound decisions using knowledge, experience, and judgment.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.
Warehousing and material-handling experience.

Responsibilities

Move inventory or equipment; fill customer orders; pull material from racks; unload incoming material; load trucks or customer vehicles; and help maintain the warehouse.
Receive items and place or return them to stock inventory locations.
Pull and assemble orders by reviewing work or shipping orders and other documentation.
Tag material for proper identification and complete required documentation.
Move material from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas using a forklift, side loader, or crane.
Operate a yard truck to load and unload trailers.
Maintain the work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Sort and place material on racks, shelves, or in bins according to sequence, size, type, or product code.
Perform inventory spot checks and daily or ad hoc checks for proper material tagging as directed.
Report irregularities to a supervisor for direction.
Restock material.
Occasionally drive a non-DOT motor vehicle for local deliveries and parts pickups.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.