Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Steel Blast & Paint Helper in the Waggaman, LA location. The Steel Material Handler/Overhead Crane Operator performs duties related to the storage and movement of inventory or equipment.
Duties and 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 onto truck and may load and unload materials
- 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.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Material Handler.
- Restocks material
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
- Ability to comprehend oral and written communication
- Proficient measuring skills and the ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers, and calipers
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documents, blueprints
- Industrial warehouse experience preferred
- Experience working with Heavy Equipment preferred
- Overhead Crane/forklift experience required
- Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality
- Valid OSHA Forklift Certification
- Valid Overhead Crane Certification
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen
Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- paint and blast: 1 year (Preferred)
- industrial warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person