Material Handler

Material Handler – Steel Fabrication Shop We pay competitive wages based on experience! Job Summary The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, handling, organizing, and distributing raw materials and fabricated steel products throughout the shop. This position supports production by ensuring steel, aluminum, and other materials are properly identified, stored, staged, and delivered to the appropriate work areas in a safe and timely manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receive incoming steel, aluminum, and other fabrication materials, verifying quantities, dimensions, and material specifications against purchase orders and delivery documents. Unload and move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes, and other material-handling equipment. Identify, tag, and organize materials by size, grade, type, heat number, or job number as required. Pull, stage, and deliver materials to fabrication, cutting, welding, and assembly departments according to production schedules. Maintain accurate material inventory and assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation. Ensure material traceability and maintain required material certifications and receiving documentation. Store materials in designated areas to prevent damage, mix-ups, or loss. Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse personnel, supervisors, and production teams regarding material shortages, deliveries, and job requirements. Inspect incoming materials for visible damage, discrepancies, or incorrect specifications and report issues to management. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe material storage area. Follow all company safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and safe operation of material-handling equipment. Perform other warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned. Qualifications Previous material-handling experience in a steel fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment preferred. Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes preferred. Ability to read tape measures, material labels, work orders, and basic fabrication drawings. Basic understanding of steel shapes, plate, flat bar, angle, channel, tubing, and structural beams preferred. Ability to accurately count, identify, and track materials. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with purchasing, production, and management personnel. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and move materials as required by the position. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in an industrial shop environment for extended periods. Ability to work around heavy steel, moving equipment, and active fabrication operations while following established safety procedures. Work Environment This position operates primarily in a steel fabrication shop and material storage yard. The work environment may include exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required. Key Expectations Maintain accurate material identification and inventory. Ensure production receives the correct materials in a timely manner. Prevent material loss, damage, and unnecessary handling. Follow safety procedures and maintain an organized material storage area. Support efficient production flow and on-time job completion. Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): How many years of overhead crane experience do you have? Work Location: In person

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