Material Handler

Eddie Kane Steel Products has been a family owned and operated business providing exceptional service in the steel industry for over 20 years. The company motto has always been to "Treat others as you would have them treat you" and we are in search of a full time Material Handler in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

General Description: Responsible for moving material as required to complete customer orders in an efficient and safe manner by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate crane or fork-lift to move raw material, work in process, and finished goods into and between work centers and in and out of inventory.

- Load and unload all incoming and outgoing trucks.

- Measure and code incoming plates for inventory, ensuring the material matches paperwork.

- Move finished material onto skids for final packaging.

- Maintain pace with equipment operators to ensure material flows smoothly into and out of individual work centers and prevent back up or delays.

- Performs and records daily inspection of fork lift and keeps fork lift clean.

- Maintain neat and accurate written production documentation as required.

- Read, interpret, and understand the job requirements of each customer order. Communicate with foreman to ensure a complete understanding of all information.

- Communicate all pertinent job related information to foreman on a daily basis.

- Report any problems or quality concerns to supervisor immediately.

- Other related duties as assigned.

Expectations:

- Work in a safe and controlled manner, operate equipment within the designated capacity, and abide by all safety policies and guidelines.

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times. Use any available time to clean work area and ensure all debris is disposed of properly.

- Promptly report any accidents, incidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to your supervisor

- Familiarity with all EKSP forms, documents, reports related to your job function, including but not limited to forms and reports related to inventory, logistics, & production/operations departments

- Maintain neat and accurate written production documentation as required

- Communicate all pertinent job related information to supervisor/manager on a daily basis

- Forward-thinking while learning from errors, with focus on quality and customer service, solutions and continual improvements

- Focus on efficiencies and time- and labor-saving steps; cost reduction; increased profitability

- Performs all duties as assigned

Skills:

- Basic mechanical aptitude

- Basic reading and mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

- Dexterity skills & Balance

- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

- Ability to lift (with hands & arms), bend, stoop, squat, stand or walk for extended periods of time

- Good oral & written communication skills

- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others

NO AGENCIES NO PHONE CALLS NO RELOCATION NO WALK INS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- What are your salary requirements?

Work Location: In person