Material Handler

JOB SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for safely receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products within the fabrication shop and yard. This role includes operating forklifts and other lifting equipment, maintaining organized storage areas, tracking inventory, preparing shipments, and ensuring timely deliveries.

• Maintain and complete records of materials, including receiving and shipments.
• Determine weight of material and utilize forklift with the appropriate capacity.
• Keep material staged together, when possible.
• Keep yard organized and free of debris and dunnage.
• Inspect material for discrepancies.
• Identify material to be placed into production, verifying correct tag and heat numbers.
• Assist in the removal of fabricated pieces from fabrication shop.
• Load trucks and creates packing slips for outgoing deliveries.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and meet critical deadlines.
• Perform unpacking of shipment deliveries
• Ensure shipping paperwork is submitted accurately.
• Track, trace, and update the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Promptly unload deliveries and sort and stock receivables.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and notify project managers of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Create mailing labels and performing other clerical duties as needed
• Promote and adhere to company safety protocols and regulations.
• Support and exemplify the company's mission and values in all interactions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years forklift experience with large steel beams and pipe preferred.
• 1 to 2 years in shipping/receiving role.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision
• Familiarity with gas & oil, piping, and fittings a plus.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Pulling, packing, and loading
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Technologically competent and proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to tolerate frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching throughout the workday.
• Capability to push, pull, grasp, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to wear and operate the required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves.