Material Handler Day shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

2d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving incoming materials, preparing them for various operations such as painting, and managing the flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves operating equipment, organizing inventory, and collaborating with other departments to ensure efficient production. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and company policies.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
Ability to use independent judgment in the analysis of work requirements and the determination of alternative methods to be used within the limits of standard accepted practices.
Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
Ability to organize material.
Ability to follow inventory procedures.
Skill in using complex measuring equipment.
Knowledge of paint systems and inventory storage locations and methods.
Knowledge of DWS shop orders, shipping and receiving practices, and material packaging procedures.
High School degree or equivalent.
Minimum of six months of experience in a steel manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues.
Visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming materials from customers or delivery drivers.
Prepare materials for paint or other operations, including grinding, hand sanding, chemical wash and rinse, hanging, and other preparation as directed.
Place and retrieve materials from ovens and paint areas.
Package and load finished product.
Keep materials organized and in proper location to enhance production flow throughout manufacturing.
Safely operate boom lifts, forklifts, skid steers, and manual carts to move materials.
Move all processed material to the designated locations as trained and instructed.
Keep material storage locations and racks organized and safe.
Work with painters and blasters to have all product located and ready ahead of time and deliver to the designated location when called for.
Be courteous and friendly; present a good image of DWS to customers and suppliers.
Follow all company work and safety rules and policies.
Attend all Tool Box meetings and other meetings as required by the Foreman.
Other duties as directed by the Foreman or Lead person.