Material Handler

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Material Handler to join our team. This role involves pulling, loading, and receiving steel materials to support our operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities include:

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by hand, forklift, overhead crane or other equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route including multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment.
• Determine safety issues pertaining to equipment and promptly report them.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment.
• Judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions.
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Working Conditions:

• 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.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.