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 - $20.00 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.