3rd Shift Warehouse Material Handler I - Hammond, IN

reliance•Hammond, IN

About The Position

The Warehouse Material Handler I performs basic, routine warehouse tasks with detailed instructions in the Plant department, which supports metals processing and distribution. The role involves moving inventory and equipment, filling customer orders, pulling material from racks, unloading incoming material, loading trucks or customer vehicles, and maintaining the warehouse. The position receives and returns items to stock, pulls and assembles orders from work or shipping documentation, tags material, and completes required paperwork. It moves materials between receiving, production, storage, and other designated areas using forklifts, side loaders, or cranes, and operates a yard truck to load and unload trailers. The handler maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area; sorts and restocks material; conducts inventory and tagging checks as directed; and reports irregularities to a supervisor. The role may occasionally involve local deliveries or parts pickups in a non-DOT motor vehicle and requires compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Requirements

0–5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by federal regulations and/or company policy.
Ability to obtain certification to operate all required motorized material-handling and rigging equipment.
Clear oral and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
Adequate manual and finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions for work situations.
Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and using measurements of length, width, height, and weight for basic math computations.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge, experience, and judgment.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Warehousing and material-handling experience.

Responsibilities

Move inventory or equipment, fill customer orders, pull material from racks, unload incoming material, and load trucks or customer vehicles.
Help maintain the upkeep of the warehouse.
Receive items and place or return them to stock inventory locations.
Pull and assemble orders based on work or shipping orders and other documentation.
Tag material for proper identification and complete required documentation.
Move material from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas using a forklift, side loader, or crane.
Operate a yard truck to load and unload trailers.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Sort and place material on racks, shelves, or in bins according to sequence, size, type, or product code.
Conduct spot checks of inventory and daily or ad hoc checks for proper material tagging as directed.
Report irregularities to a supervisor for direction.
Restock material.
Occasionally drive a non-DOT motor vehicle for local deliveries and parts pickups.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.