Material Handler/Truck Loader presso Metals USA

Material Handler / Truck Loader

Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler/Truck Loader - 1st Shift in Ambridge, PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Receives, places/returns items 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/unload trailers
• Operates forklift (5k or 10k) to load/unload trailers.
• Securing loaded material into truck and may load and unload materials.
• Checks to ensure proper material and quantities has been loaded and/or received.
• Completes and documents production and quality paperwork; follow shop system data collection procedures.
• Performs tasks that include grinding and using an oxy fuel torch.
• 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.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Restocks material

Certifications/Licenses:

• 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
• Must use 3 points of contact when going up and down a flatbed of the truck. Must use the company approved platform ladders

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 on elevated surfaces 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, rain snow and wind
• Working inside and outside of the warehouse
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts