Material Handler -1st Shift

Metals USA•Waggaman, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler at its Waggaman, Louisiana facility. The role performs duties related to storing and moving inventory or equipment, supporting production, and preparing customer orders. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and includes operating yard trucks, cranes, and forklifts, as well as grinding and using an oxy-fuel torch. The employee works primarily in an open warehouse and is exposed to conditions that may include extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, metallic particles, and hazards associated with heavy machinery. Required protective equipment includes a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety boots. The company furnishes an initial hard hat, gloves, and safety glasses; the employee pays for safety boots.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum age of 18.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient measuring skills and ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents, and blueprints.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the role, including standing, walking, seeing, hearing, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, shoving, lifting, driving a yard truck or forklift, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and talking.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without lifting devices.

Nice To Haves

Industrial warehouse experience.
Experience working with heavy equipment.
Overhead crane or forklift experience.
Detail-oriented approach and ability to inspect material for quality.
Valid OSHA forklift certification.
Valid overhead crane certification.

Responsibilities

Receive items and place or return them to stock inventory locations.
Tag materials for proper identification.
Pull and assemble customer orders in delivery order.
Operate a yard truck to load and unload trailers.
Operate cranes to load and unload trailers.
Operate a 5,000- or 10,000-pound forklift to load and unload trailers.
Secure loaded materials onto trucks and load and unload materials as needed.
Complete and document production and quality paperwork, following shop system data collection procedures.
Perform tasks that include grinding and using an oxy-fuel torch.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas, including returning tools and equipment to designated areas.
Ensure machine operation centers are loaded with material in a timely manner for production.
Notify management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, and personal injuries.
Restock material.