Material Handler Day shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

9d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler receives incoming materials from customers or delivery drivers and prepares materials for painting or other operations. Preparation may include grinding, hand sanding, chemical washing and rinsing, hanging, and other assigned tasks. The role places and retrieves materials from ovens and paint areas, packages and loads finished products, and keeps materials organized in their proper locations to support production flow throughout manufacturing. The position is based at Structural in Omaha, Nebraska, and is a full-time, first-shift role. The posting offers a $5,000 hiring bonus and an hourly salary range of $19.00–$30.00. The employee safely moves materials using boom lifts, forklifts, skid steers, and manual carts; coordinates material readiness and delivery with painters and blasters; and maintains safe, organized storage locations. The role requires following company work and safety policies, attending required meetings, and completing other duties assigned by the Foreman or Lead person. Work involves an expected 40-hour week, with overtime and weekends potentially required based on company needs. The shop environment may include heat, cold, wet and humid conditions, fumes, odors, dust, solvents, greases, oils, and coolants. Required personal protective equipment includes metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in a steel manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Ability to read, write, and perform 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 to analyze work requirements and determine alternative methods within standard accepted practices.
Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on work progress and setting priorities for job completion.
Ability to organize material and 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.
Ability to hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues and visually read and interpret shop drawings.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting and carrying materials, climbing, stooping or crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and pushing or pulling.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including metatarsal safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
Work 40 hours per week; overtime and weekends may be required based on company needs.

Responsibilities

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