Material Handler

Material Handler

If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co. Our Stamping facility in Hermitage is looking for a Material Handler to join their team. They offer a stable, team-oriented environment, 100% company paid medical premiums, and a great work atmosphere.

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and an annual bonus
• Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• On the job training

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.

The Material Handler will be responsible for filling orders from warehouse stock and ensuring that material is moved in a safe and timely manner.

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday - 3pm-11pm

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently load, unload, and transport steel materials using forklifts, cranes, or other material handling equipment.
• Operate packaging tools (machine and hand).
• Using RF devices for accurate material tracking.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Role Requirements:

• Prior experience in material handling, preferably in a steel processing or manufacturing environment, is desirable.
• Good mathematical competencies.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, cranes, hoists, or other material handling equipment preferred
• Familiarity with different types of steel materials, their properties, and handling requirements is beneficial.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage inventory, prioritize tasks, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Able to read a tape measure to the sixteenth. Experience with micrometers and calipers.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience using computers.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other lifting equipment used for material handling.
• Familiarity with tools such as pallet jacks, carts, and slings for efficient movement and positioning of steel materials.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend 80% of the day standing.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (22.7kg) maximum occasionally with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs (11.3kg).

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.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily conducted in an industrial environment; which may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
• Adherence to strict safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to minimize risks and ensure a safe work environment

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