Material Handler

Triple-S Steel•Fontana, CA

13d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Triple-S Steel is seeking a Material Handler for its local site, working in person on 2nd shift. The role is responsible for following safety standards, meeting daily productivity goals and quality requirements, and performing routine maintenance while assisting with non-routine maintenance. Material handlers move steel between storage and production areas, docks, and vehicles; prepare and secure loads; and operate assigned tools and equipment. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions and maintaining awareness of nearby people, equipment, and ongoing work activities. The company describes itself as a family-owned steel supplier that emphasizes excellence, innovation, core values, and professional growth. Starting pay is $18.00–$24.00 depending on experience, plus a shift differential. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, training and development opportunities, and medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability, and group life insurance programs. The job posting closes November 30, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to correctly read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine assignments and material or equipment needs.
Ability to safely meet or exceed company minimum productivity levels.
Ability to plan and organize work independently, work without direct supervision, and work alone or as part of a team.
Ability to develop working knowledge of products and inventory-control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain interdepartmental communication regarding 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 use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and to talk or hear.
Occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The duties describe lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet, exerting 25–50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10–20 pounds constantly, walking up to 5 miles per day, and climbing stairs, ladders, and equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work methods and immediately advise a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Move steel safely between storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles using appropriate methods and equipment.
Attach slings, hooks, or other lifting devices, guide loads, and climb onto vehicles to tie down or release material being loaded.
Apply proper bundling techniques.
Configure loads according to planned routes, including multiple stops.
Maximize trailer load capacity without sacrificing safety.
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment.
Identify equipment safety issues and promptly report them.
Maintain spatial orientation and judge distances to remain aware of people, equipment, and work activities in the area.
Attend all required company meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.