Shipping & Receiving Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary Makes inventory transfers in computer.  Moves materials (such as raw materials, finished products, etc..) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklift tractor. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. This description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Other job-related responsibilities may be assigned based on the company’s pay-for-skills program and job-related duties as reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

 

• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures for shipping/receiving operations; ensures a clean and organized work area.
• Operates forklifts and/or overhead cranes to load/unload material, and stores materials safely and efficiently.
• Manages inventory by monitoring levels, performing cycle counts, and resolving discrepancies.
• Runs reports (ship confirms, bills of lading, pick slips) and processes intercompany transfers as requested by sales.
• Inspects finished products for quality, stages materials, and supports production as needed.
• Trains new employees, collaborates with production supervisors, and handles other shipping and production duties.

Hours

11am-7pm, Monday through Friday    Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

  Education and Experience The education and experience requirements listed here indicate the minimum basic educational knowledge and minimum previous work-related experience required by the job duties of the position.

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent; ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions.  Ability to perform simple arithmetic skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

Experience:
A minimum of 3 months work-related experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsForklift certification and Overhead crane (will provide in-house training as needed)

  Skills and Abilities Ability to plan and prioritize setups, operations, and processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  Physical Demands 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.

Continuously (70-100%):
Use hands to feel, touch, grasp or grip tools, objects, or handles
Perform repetitive movements
Lift, carry, push, or pull more than 60 pounds with mechanical assistance as needed
Stand
Walk and move around
Talk or hear (normal or corrected)

Frequently (30-70%):
Rotate body from a standing position
Climb and balance

Occasionally (Up to 30%):
Stretch
Sit
Rotate body from a sitting position

Vision Requirements
Constant observation
Near acuity and Far acuity, Depth perception, Peripheral vision
Work in Dim or bright lighting conditions
Frequent focus adjustments

Mechanical controls used
Buttons and Switches, Knobs, Levers, Cranks, Pedals

Equipment Used

Continuously (70-100%):
Vehicles/heavy equipment such as forklift truck

Frequently (30-70%):
Measuring devices such as scales (weight)

Occasionally (Up to 30%):
Hand tools

 

 

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.

Fraud Prevention Notice:

Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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