Material Handler

Pillar Innovations•Grantsville, MD

25d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Pillar Innovations is hiring a Material Handler to handle incoming and outgoing shipments, verify materials against orders, and keep production stocked and ready. The role uses forklifts, other motorized equipment, and overhead cranes to move and organize materials safely and maintain workflow. The position involves work inside and outside, including in harsh weather conditions, and requires regular walking, handling and reaching, climbing in and out of equipment, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The employee will support shipping and receiving, move materials through processing and other shop areas, maintain organized storage and work areas, coordinate shop needs with supervisors, and complete paperwork for incoming, outgoing, and stocked materials. A valid driver’s license and experience operating motorized material-moving equipment are required; warehouse experience and knowledge of metal types and shapes are preferred. Pillar Innovations describes itself as an employee-owned company through an ESOP. It offers training, mentoring, career advancement opportunities, benefits, and a safety-focused work environment. The listed pay range is $15.00 to $23.00 per hour. A shift differential may apply when working second shift.

Requirements

Experience moving materials using motorized equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to use basic measuring devices such as tape measures.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening; employees must also participate in random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing as requested.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and working inside and outside in harsh weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous warehouse experience.
Knowledge of metal plate types, including steel, aluminum, stainless, and galvanized, and of sizes and shapes such as beams, channels, angles, pipe, and flat bar.

Responsibilities

Move materials to and from processing areas, points of operation, blasting and painting areas, and queues for completed materials to facilitate timely workflows.
Assist with shipping and receiving, unload trucks, and check in merchandise.
Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in the delivery area.
Organize and maintain storage and work areas, including shelves, pallet areas, and workstations, so products are accessible and identified and areas remain safe.
Communicate with shop supervisors about needs in different shop areas, including material staging, consumables, and equipment.
Complete and manage required paperwork related to incoming materials, outgoing materials, and stocked materials.
Unload incoming material deliveries and verify load tickets and physical materials against purchase orders.
Use forklifts, motorized equipment, and overhead cranes to move and organize materials safely.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Short- and long-term disability.
Paid time off and seven paid holidays.
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation for out-of-town work.
On-the-job mentoring and training.
Internal job postings and advancement through tailored employee career paths.
Performance and salary reviews.
Employee feedback program.
Bonuses and incentives for working safely.
Company-provided tools and basic safety equipment.
PPE allowances with no vendor restrictions.
Weekly pay, with premium pay for Sundays and holidays.
Overtime available as applicable.
Financial tools and programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future.
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.
Additional compensation may be based on company and individual performance.
Employee ownership through an ESOP qualified retirement plan.