Material Handler

Overview

The Heat Treat Material Handler is responsible for safely handling and processing steel plate in a heavy industrial environment. This role requires following all safety rules, completing work tasks according to standard operating procedures, and performing physical labor throughout 12‑hour rotating shifts. The starting wage is $25.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities.

• Use remotely controlled overhead cranes to stack and unstack steel plate.
• Load and unload steel plate on conveyor systems.
• Load and unload steel plate onto trucks and rail cars.
• Use burning equipment and hand grinders to cut and prepare plate samples for testing.
• Tag and mark steel plate.
• Enter data into computer systems.
• Operate forklift.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the front‑line supervisor.

• Ability to work in environments with fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust, and noise.
• Accurate data entry skills without transposing figures.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and technical manuals.
• Ability to plan work in a fast‑paced setting.
• Independent work capability.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identification).
• Availability for 12‑hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to coordinate hand motions with overhead crane operation.
• Comfortable working in high places.
• Preferred:
  Experience operating a remote‑controlled crane in a fast‑paced environment (2–5 years industrial experience). Experience requiring planning work.

• Competitive wages and monthly incentive bonus opportunities.
• Low‑cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage at minimal employee cost.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Short and long‑term disability programs.
• Employer‑provided life insurance options and voluntary life insurance.
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 5% employer match and additional employer‑funded retirement savings account.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. Only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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