FlexSteel - Material Handler - I

Material Handler Position

This is a Flex Steel position and is located in Baytown, TX.

Flex Steel is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to safety, quality, human development, delivery, innovation, productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of Flex Steel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the company. Flex Steel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

Under the direction of the Material Supervisor and Leads, the Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties:

• Unload incoming shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks
• Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies
• Verify items against packing slips or purchase orders
• Record received inventory in the system
• Label and store materials in designated areas
• Rotate stock (FIFO/LIFO systems)
• Ensure materials are stored safely and accessible
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in storage areas
• Transport raw materials, parts, or finished goods within a facility
• Supply materials to production lines or workstations
• Pick and stage items for outgoing shipments
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or conveyor systems
• Report on discrepancies or low stock levels
• Use inventory management systems (e.g., WMS or ERP software)
• Tag, barcode, or otherwise identify inventory
• Package products for shipment
• Label and document outgoing shipments
• Load trucks or containers safely and efficiently & coordinate with logistics
• Inspect and maintain material handling equipment
• Follow safety protocols (e.g., lifting procedures, PPE)
• Report on unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions
• Comply with OSHA or workplace safety standards
• Documentation and Communication
• Fill out logs, reports, or digital forms
• Communicate with supervisors or departments about material needs
• Assist with tracking and tracing of shipments or materials
• Other duties as assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must have some knowledge of how to operate software programs like spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must possess the ability to read and understand bills of materials and differentiate between parts that are similar in nature.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with company personnel and customers.
• Must be insurable by the company's insurance carrier. Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have regular attendance on the job.
• Must be bondable.
• Must be able to operate and certify for an industrial forklift truck
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk and sit; talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to clearly hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noise.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places;…