Material Handler - 1st Shift

United Steel Inc.•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the team at United Steel, New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel and miscellaneous metals! United Steel is currently seeking a material handler with 2-3 years of experience. This position safely loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic shop math, reading, writing, and interpret English, basic mechanical skills, effectively utilize lifting devices, ability to interpret shop paperwork and work instructions, ability to verify log and procedures for accuracy.
Safety Mindset
Teamwork Orientated
Time Management
Performance Management
Result Driven

Nice To Haves

strong attention to detail
ability to multitask
good communications skills
2-3 years of material handler experience or technical schooling highly desired.

Responsibilities

Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
Conveys materials from storage or work area to designated area.
Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers.
Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Maintains the works area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
Must be able to operate a paint sprayer and follow standard painting requirements.
Must be familiar with the basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above.
Must be willing to receive and accept frequent supervision and assistance with regards to weld set ups/change overs.