Alvarado, TX, USA
5 days ago
Material Handler - I-Beam

Scope of Responsibility: This position performs duties required for the movement of raw, in-process and finished steel products throughout the fabrication process either by forklift operations or manually. This position is also responsible for safely operating the saw and punch of all beams as required by the blue prints.

 

Essential Duties:

Manually stack or move steel products up to 75 lbs or use forkliftOperate heavy equipment in beam area, such as forklifts and machineryBreak down bundles of steel beams and loads on holding tablePrepare steel beams and measure exact length before it is cut to specificationsMove beams by hand to feed into the punch, actuate the punch and move loaded bundles down the conveyor where needed for punchesInspect, measure and adjust punch hole patternsMove product to and from storage or production areas by hand or using forkliftsTag and place material for identificationRecord number of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work ticketsInspect all equipment prior to use (forklifts, punch machine, conveyors, electric saw, etc.)Operate the robot and maintain the robot operation and area, if applicableUse good judgment, follow instructions and have good problem-solving abilitiesRely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the jobRead work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needsInform Lead and Supervisor of any quality concerns, equipment failures or concernsPerform housekeeping activities to keep the work area and equipment clean and organizedAdditional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management

 

Position Requirements:

Experience using forklifts highly preferredRegular, consistent & timely attendance is requiredMust know, or be able to learn, how to read a tape measure and blue printsMust be able to understand basic EnglishKnowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions and decimalsExcellent attention to detail and strong ability to multi-taskHigh School Diploma, or equivalent preferred

 

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objectsMust be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, tugging, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling and handling of materials.Position requires manual dexterity, ability to pick/pinch and work with fingers, repetitive motions of wrists/hands/finger, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual.Must be able to work in an open environment for long shifts (including weekends) exposed to extreme temperatures, standing entire shiftMust have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sourcesVisual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes
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