Material Handler

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Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Manufacturing & Production, Supply Chain Management & Warehouse

Division

Lapeyre Stair

Job Description (General Summary)

Lapeyre Stair has a position available for a Material Handler. This individual will be a key player in maintaining the accuracy of inventory and communicating with the Production Supervisor.

Lapeyre Stair constructs precision built metal stair systems using a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing system. The Lapeyre Stair product line includes Alternating Tread stairs, Steel Egress stairs (welded and bolted) as well as crossover systems, exit and intermediate platforms, and safety gates. Lapeyre Stair is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

BENEFITS: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Safely receive and unload incoming shipments, including steel deliveries, using forklifts and bridge cranes.

• Inspect materials and verify items and quantities against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.

• Identify and report shortages, overages, damage, and other shipment discrepancies according to established procedures.

• Label, organize, store, and transfer received materials to designated warehouse or production locations.

• Complete receiving and inventory transactions in company software while maintaining accurate, organized inventory.

• Stage materials for scheduled equipment builds, pull and verify customer orders, and replenish production floor stock.

• Monitor assigned workloads, adjust work pace as needed, and complete responsibilities according to production schedules.

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by inspecting material-handling equipment and following all safety, lifting, rigging, and company procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Ability to successfully complete Lapeyre Stair’s forklift and crane certification.

• Ability to understand and follow established material-handling, load-control, and workplace safety procedures.

• Ability to become proficient with company software and systems, including MAPICS and SharePoint.

• Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to perform the essential duties identified in the Functional Job Description, including lifting and moving up to 55 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Previous receiving and shipping experience.

• Experience unloading steel or other long, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials.

• Experience operating a forklift and/or crane.

• Experience using manufacturing or inventory management software.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

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