Quick Summary
Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations. Tags materials for proper identification. Pulls and assembles customer orders in order of delivery.
Valid OSHA Forklift Certification Valid Overhead Crane Certification Physical Demands: Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day) Stand, walk, sit,
Material Handler
Metals USA is seeking a Material Handler for our Philadelphia, PA facility. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.
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 into truck and may load and unload materials.
- Checks to ensure proper material and quantities has been loaded and/or received.
- 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.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
- Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
- Restocks material
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid OSHA Forklift Certification
- Valid Overhead Crane Certification
Physical Demands:
Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)
- Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
- Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance
- Must use 3 points of contact when going up and down a flatbed of the truck. Must use the company approved platform ladders.
Other Physical Requirements:
- Steel-toed boots
- Hard hat with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while on elevated surfaces
- Protective eyewear
- Hand protection
- Arm guards/sleeves
- Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program
Work Environment:
May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.
- Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
- Working inside and outside of the warehouse
- Moderate to loud noise levels
- Vibration
- Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
- Day and night shifts
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
- Ability to comprehend oral and written communication
- Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, work orders, safety and policies manuals)
- Proficient measuring skills and the ability to read measuring tapes, micrometers and calipers
- 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
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 15, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 25, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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