Material Handling

Metromont LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works as a member of a team to move finished product from production to various on-site locations. This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs. The work environment is outdoors and not climate controlled, potentially exposing the associate to changing weather and temperature conditions. Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on production needs. The company, Metromont LLC, has been a leader in the construction industry for nearly a century, founded on principles of faith, honor, and passion. They are a third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities and are pioneers in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete.

Requirements

Able to read a tape measure
Able to work on a team
Highly dependable with strong work ethic
Able to understand, follow, and convey verbal instructions and hand signals
Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
Basic reading, writing, and math skills
Knowledge of mark-up load steps
Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane, and travel crane operators
Knowledge and maintenance of yard location system
Safety glasses
High-visibility vest
Gloves (various types)
Hearing Protection
Hard hat
Steel-toed shoes
Standing for long periods of time
Lifting (up to 75 lbs.)
Bending
Repetitive motion with medium force
Ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs

Nice To Haves

Experience using standard crane guide hand signals preferred
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
1-2 years of previous general construction or material handling experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare product, trailer, and ground to safely unload product
Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane and travel crane operations
Loading of trailers
Unloading trailers
Proper dunnage placement
Load leveling
Properly sequence loads onto trailer
Identify and report damaged or defective product
Off load list, locate pieces of concrete product identified as being shipped that day
Work with mi-jack crane operator in safely proceeding to product’s location
Rig product to be lifted as needed
Set timbers on trailer in preparation for product loading
Unhook rigging on product once laid on trailer correctly
Work as a part of a team assisting others as needed
Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety regulations and policies
Ability to operate tablet to identify items to be loaded or offloaded
Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner