Job Details

Material Handler

The Material Handler works as a member of a team to move finished product from production to various on-site locations.

Responsibilities

Prepare product, trailer, and ground to safely unload product

Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane and travel crane operations

Loading of trailers

Unloading trailers

Proper dunnage placement

Load leveling

Properly sequence loads onto trailer

Identify and report damaged or defective product

Off load list, locate pieces of concrete product identified as being shipped that day

Work with mi-jack crane operator in safely proceeding to product's location

Rig product to be lifted as needed

Set timbers on trailer in preparation for product loading

Unhook rigging on product once laid on trailer correctly

Work as a part of a team assisting others as needed

Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety regulations and policies

Ability to operate tablet to identify items to be loaded or offloaded

Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner

Scope of Authority

Highly supervised

Tasks are typically assigned

Works as a member of a team

Characteristics (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Able to read a tape measure

Experience using standard crane guide hand signals preferred

Able to work on a team

Highly dependable with strong work ethic

Able to understand, follow, and convey verbal instructions and hand signals

Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes

Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors

Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Knowledge of mark-up load steps

Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane, and travel crane operators

Knowledge and maintenance of yard location

Education and Technology

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

1-2 years of previous general construction or material handling experience preferred

Work Environment / Schedule

Monday-Friday

Outdoor environment

Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions

Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on production needs

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Safety glasses

High-visibility vest

Gloves (various types)

Hearing Protection

Hard hat

Steel-toed shoes

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)