G&L Materials Material Handler

JOB DESCRIPTION

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.

Material Handler

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Why Work with Eastern Metal Supply

• Your effort will help build America! Eastern Metal Supply is one of the largest distributors of custom and standard aluminum extrusions; you will be supplying what is needed for shutters, fences, highway signage and safety materials, marine parts, handrails, doors and windows
• Your safety and mental well-being matter to us – experience a positive, active, fast-moving day with supportive co-workers and managers
• Receive paid on-the-job training on warehouse operations, safety, and machinery
• Possible raises in conjunction with scheduled reviews at the 6-month, 15-month, and 24-month milestones
• Paid time off and holidays
• We promote from within
• Qualified workers have the opportunity to apply for CDL courses paid by the company
• Save for the future – participate in our 401(k) with company matching
• Reasonably-priced, high-quality health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Complimentary life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Purpose of Position
Under general supervision, check, store and organize materials from the warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title:

• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or product code
• Restock material in assigned bin location; or fill requisitions for materials and distribute items to designated delivery trucks
• Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together; package orders for shipping, pick up or truck delivery
• Measure, cut and package material
• Complete Material Movement paperwork
• Open boxes, crates, and other containers
• Examine stock for deterioration and defects, and reports findings
• Assist in counting of physical inventory
• Inspect Raymond fork lift daily for damages and report findings
• Load and operate Raymond fork-lifts; load trucks for next day deliveries
• Keep warehouse and work area organized at all times
• Comply with Company and OSHA policies; participate in safety and accident preventative meetings
• Wear safety equipment at all times MUST wear hardhat at all times during work hours
• Perform facilities maintenance duties as needed
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications

• Fork lift experience a plus
• Basic math skills
• Read tape measure
• Lift and carry heavy material up to 75 lbs.; climb, crawl, and stoop to reach material; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

EMS is committed to providing a clean work environment with masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER