Material Handler- 1st Shift

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Material Handler - 1st Shift in our Waggaman, LA facility. The Material Handler - 1st shift works under limited supervision, performing duties related to the storage and movement of inventory or equipment. The position reports to Group Leader/Shift Supervisor.

Hourly Rate $18

• Receives and returns materials into stock inventory locations
• Tags materials for proper identification
• Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery
• Operates yard truck for the purpose of loading and unloading trailers
• Operates cranes to load and unload trailers
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load and unload trailers
• Loads and secures material onto truck
• Completes and production and quality paperwork; follows shop system data collection procedures.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, including the return of tools and equipment to designated areas.
• Assures all machine operation centers are timely loaded with material for production
• Notifies management of product discrepancies, equipment malfunctions and/or personal injuries.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Material Handler.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

• High school diploma or GED
• Math skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication
• Proficient measuring skills and ability to read measuring tapes and micrometers
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents, blueprints
• Industrial warehouse experience
• Experience working with heavy equipment preferred
• Overhead crane or forklift experience preferred
• Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen

Physical Requirements:

In a typical workday, employee is standing, walking, seeing, hearing, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, shoving, lifting, driving (yard truck or forklift), climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking. Must be capable of lifting wt. up to forty (40) lbs. with or without lifting devices.

Working Conditions:

Employee will work in an open warehouse the majority (98%) of the time and will be exposed to some or all of the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes and metallic particles. Employee will be exposed to the hazards of working with heavy machinery. Employee is required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety boots.