In this role, you will be responsible for preparing loads for delivery. This position requires the individual to adhere to strict safety, cleanliness, and organizational standards related to working areas, loading and unloading materials, and forklift operation.
All the responsibilities we will trust you with:
- Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
- Load and unload flatbed and box trucks. Sort materials before loading and unloading
- Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
- Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holding areas as directed, using pallets or cargo boardsRecord numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work ticketsInstall protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported
- Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging
- Ensure that the warehouse and yard are clean and organized according to inventory procedures: wash out cargo containers or storage areasPack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
- Prepare shipping materials
- Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use
- Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use
- May perform duties such as fabrication and order pulling as directedFollow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment
- Provide excellent customer serviceYour areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Requirements
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Minimum of One year experience preferred
- Forklift Certification
- Experience in distribution, shipping, and receiving
- Personal and professional integrity
- A clear understanding of the necessity of equipment safety and integrity
- Use of tools and equipment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The employee is occasionally required to sit; frequently stand for long periods; climb or balance; and reach, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift, carry, and/or move up to 60 pounds and frequently push and pull up to 120 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equipment Used:
- Forklift
- Handtruck
Merchants Metals employees give a lot, and we offer benefits that fit your needs. We provide industry-leading coverage and benefits to our people and their qualified family members, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for Employees, Spouses, Dependents &/or entire Family
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Convenient 24/7 Doctor Visits through LiveHealth Online
- Legal Assistance via Legal Shield
- Employee Assistance Program
- Identify Theft Protection
- Access Perks – Discounts on products and services with companies nationwide.
- 401k Retirement Program with strong company match
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Payment frequency:
- Paid biweekly
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person