Material Handler
: Job Details :

Company: Ohio Gratings Inc Location: Canton, OH Position: Material HandlerSUMMARY: Receive, inspect, unload, and store raw and finished goods material within the Business Unit. Safely move materials from one location to another, ensuring bar lines and workstations are supplied with materials via overhead cranes, combi forklifts, or other lifting equipment. Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas, keeping materials neatly stacked. Material Handlers will be cross-trained in other business areas, interact with other business units and truck drivers, and load transportation trucks safely. Report any near misses or incidents immediately and be subject to post-accident/post-incident drug testing. Continuous training is required, and Material Handlers are also responsible for training new hires. Work is fast-paced, requiring individuals to work independently, diligently, and safely. Work is reviewed by a supervisor or senior worker to ensure quality and accuracy.This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands required of the employee for this job. The work environment described is representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and the work environment may change at any time, with or without notice.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Material Handling: Safely move materials from one location to another using overhead cranes, combi forklifts, or other lifting equipment. Ensure that bar lines and workstations are consistently supplied with the necessary materials.Area Maintenance: Keep personal and common work areas clean, organized, and neatly stacked. Dispose of scrap materials as necessary.Receiving and Storage: Receive, inspect, and unload deliveries of all supplies and raw materials. Accurately complete all receiving transactions and interact with the ERP system.Inventory Management: Organize and maintain raw material storage, processed bars, racks, panels, and other inventory items. Stage material as needed in work centers and place finished material in proper inventory locations.Stock Replenishment: Replenish stock materials throughout the workday as needed.Loading and Shipping: Safely load transportation trucks and prepare products for shipment on flatbed trailers or into dry vans. Perform basic shipping functions including identifying, labeling, bundling, and organizing orders for shipment with zero defects.Safety and Reporting: Recognize and report all quality issues, near misses, and incidents immediately. Be subject to post-accident/post-incident drug testing. Comply with all operating procedures, instructions, and safety rules.Training: Participate in continuous training and train new hires. Assist with periodic cycle counts and perform other duties as assigned by supervision.Communication: Effectively communicate and work well with others, including during shift changes. Interact with other business units and truck drivers as needed.EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES:Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.Experience: Candidates with one or more years of prior material handling experience with a steel or aluminum manufacturer are preferred.Skills: Ability to safely demonstrate material handling with tow motors and overhead cranes (Jib crane and Gantry crane experience is a plus). Ability to read and understand both metric and standard tape measures; perform basic arithmetic operations. Must be able to use hand and power tools safely and effectively. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be a driven team player who takes initiative to learn and grow.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physica