Materials Handler

Quanta Services•Birmingham, AL

18h

About The Position

The Materials Handler at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) will work in their assigned laydown yard and support construction activities, which will include operating light/heavy duty equipment, loading and unloading product, executing standard receiving and shipping processes, providing spotting duties for equipment operators, rigging and cribbing of materials, maintaining inventory in the yard, and quality control duties.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment within a materials/construction setting
Certified Forklift Operator 8K– 55K telescoping lifts (Lull) and skid-steers to lift, move, or place equipment or materials; or the ability to obtain this certification soon upon hire
Ability to lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

4 years’ experience operating heavy equipment within a materials/construction setting; specifically for EPC projects within the electric power delivery sector
Self-starter
Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong knowledge of safety best practices employed by the construction industry
Ability to work irregular schedule and meet required deadlines

Responsibilities

Receives, QA/QC physical checks, counts, and inspects all material delivered against the purchase order
Matches packing list information to actual packed merchandise
Unloads, loads, and stores all materials, including but not limited to, steel poles, anchor bolts/cages, wire reels, and miscellaneous transmission line materials
Pulls and issues material per picklist
Prepares products, supplies, and equipment for delivery and stages in designated area
Loads and unloads product from trucks and trailers
Packs, unpacks, and marks stock items using identification tags, stamps, electronic marking tools, or other labeling equipment
Ensures all inventory is handled and stored safely, according to any requirements and engineering specifications
Performs on-site material audits to ensure accuracy of inventory
Examines and inspects stock items for wear and tear and rotates yard stock
Provides spotting duties for equipment operators
Performs rigging and cribbing of all materials
Maintains a safe work environment by following all written safety guidelines and ensures the zone of safety is monitored
Inspects all equipment used daily to ensure there is no damage or issues; reports any issues immediately to their supervisor
Operates heavy equipment to include, but not limited to, wheel loaders, large/small forklifts, and other heavy lifting equipment (i.e. straddle carriers)
Maintains accurate paperwork for record keeping purposes
Maintains excellent housekeeping practices in order to promote a safe and clean working environment
Assists with snow removal operations, if needed
Performs any other duties assigned
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures