Stock Yard Material Handler

Stock Yard Material Handler

The Stock Yard Material Handler is the primary lead associate responsible for the safe and efficient staging of large steel structures and equipment throughout the stock yard. Qualified candidates must have the skills and experience in the safe lifting and movement of large, heavy, unbalanced structures such as long heavy steel pipes and large metal equipment. This position requires a skilled, certified forklift operator that has experience working outdoors and moving large, heavy, awkward materials.

Other primary responsibilities include warehouse, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping operations.

• Safely load, unload, move, stack, and organize pipe, tubing, structural steel, and other large, heavy metal products.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Experience with a Combi Lift multidirectional forklift with a sideload option.
• Pull and stage customer orders accurately according to work orders and shipping schedules.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, and material tracking.
• Inspect materials for damage and ensure proper storage procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard and warehouse conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with general warehouse and yard duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous Industrial experience in a steel stock yard, service center, or metal distribution facility is preferred.
• Experience handling large metal products such as pipe, tubing, structural steel, or plate material is highly desirable.
• 3-5 years certified Forklift experience required.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Must have ability to work independently and with the warehouse team.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier materials moved using mechanical equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
• Ability to safely operate industrial equipment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Outdoor stockyard and warehouse setting. Exposure to heat and cold.
• Exposure to moving equipment, heavy materials, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs.

• Safety-focused mindset and previous training
• Certified Forklift operation skills
• Material handling knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
• Teamwork and communication
• Time management
• Problem-solving abilities

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.