Material Handler/Truck Loader

Material Handler Cooksey Steel & Iron is seeking a Material Handler/Truck Loader in Tifton, GA. Cooksey Steel is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the commercial, construction,and fabrication industries. Executes customer work orders and prepares the product for shipment. Pulls, assembles customer orders/unload trucks. Operates forklifts (5k or 10k) to tock inventory as needed. Transports material from storage. Valid OSHA Forklift Certification Valid Overhead Crane Certification Physical Demands Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day) Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance Other Physical Requirements Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Steel-toed boots, Hard hat with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse Protective eyewear Hand protection Arm guards/sleeves Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program Work Environment May be exposed to some of the following working conditions. Environmental temperature changes hot & cold Working inside and outside of the warehouse Moderate to loud noise levels Vibration Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles Day and night shifts High School Graduate or Equivalent. Basic mathematic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions. Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, work orders, safety and policies/manuals). Proficient measuring skills and the ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers and calipers. Certifications/Licenses: Valid OSHA Forklift/Overhead Crane Certification preferred; willing to train Valid and current driver's license in good standing required Cooksey Steel & Iron offers a competitive hourly rate of $16.00 per hour and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth. Cooksey Steel & Iron is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse. Cooksey Steel & Iron 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." #J-18808-Ljbffr