Material Handler

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Metalex LLC is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking to hire a Material Handler to join our dynamic team! Successful candidates will have ideally worked in the steel industry (but not required) and have a solid level of experience with the types of specialized products and services produced by steel service centers.

We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers by providing a high level of service, value-add opportunities, and professionalism in all interactions, allowing us to become a valued member of their supply chain and production teams.

• Ability to efficiently locate/stage raw/WIP material at work centers for upcoming production orders. As well as the ability to efficiently remove completed loads and reload new skids/pallets (where applicable) to work centers to minimize machine downtime.
• Understand the Move Ticket, Material I.D. and Routing systems to ensure proper part identification and delivery of parts within and between departments.
• Perform forklift inspection daily per applicable safety procedures.
• Know the safety rules that apply to material handling and stacking.
• Know customer shipping requirements and applicable procedures.
• General housekeeping pertaining to material handling; i.e., emptying scrap hoppers to appropriate scrap dumpsters outside. As well as ensuring that there is no scrap buildup outside near scrap containers. Removal, proper storage of extra skids.
• Comply with all health and safety procedures.
• Required to train other employees.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Assistant.

• Verbal and written communication in English.
• Read blueprints, both English and metric.
• Certified forklift driver for standup & sit-down forklifts.
• Crane certified preferred.
• Knowledge of company policies, shop and safety rules.
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015.
• Basic understanding of inspection equipment as it pertains to material identification.
• Basic math skills.
• As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).

Metalex LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing