Material Handler 1st Shift

Triple-S Steel•San Antonio, TX

13d

About The Position

This is a nonexempt, hourly steel material handler position responsible for reading and executing work orders to meet customer requirements in a timely manner. The position typically reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires following Triple-S job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime may be required to meet customer needs.

Requirements

Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
Ability to safely meet or exceed the Company's minimum productivity levels.
Ability to plan and organize work independently, work without direct supervision, and work alone or in a team environment.
Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain interdepartmental communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet and to heights of 5 feet; frequently exert 25 to 50 pounds of force or constantly exert 10 to 20 pounds of force; reach, squat, stand, walk up to 5 miles per day, and climb stairs, ladders, and equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather, including precipitation, cold, heat, high winds, and turbulent conditions.

Responsibilities

Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and immediately advise a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Safely move steel between storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles by hand or using a forklift, overhead crane, or other equipment.
Attach slings, hooks, or other lifting devices, guide loads, and climb onto vehicles to tie down or release loaded material.
Apply proper bundling techniques.
Configure loads according to planned routes, including multiple stops, and maximize trailer capacity without sacrificing safety.
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, including measuring tools, pallet trucks, a banding machine, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklifts, overhead cranes, and required personal protective equipment.
Identify equipment safety issues and promptly report them.
Maintain spatial orientation and awareness of people, equipment, and work activities in the area.
Attend all required company meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.