Warehouse Material Handler

American Steel and Aluminum LLC (ASA), a leading metals distributor, is seeking a seasoned candidate with experience in warehouse logistics operations; more specifically experience with tasks such as order picking, order preparation, packing/shipment preparation and material loading. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to be able to work in an ever changing, fast moving, dynamic environment.

If you are looking for a career, and not simply a job, this is the role for you. Advancement potential opportunities exist. The role is a full time position in ASA’s South Portland, ME facility.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Deferred Compensation (401k) Plan with a company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• No-cost Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability overages.
• Paid Time Off.
• Team Events.
• Employee Perks/Discounts.
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion.

Position Summary

The American Steel and Aluminum Warehouse Material Handler supports warehouse operations by selecting inventory (picking), packaging product (packing), and completing all necessary paperwork in order to finalize customer orders.

Material Handlers are sometimes required to load and unload trucks as needed and any other various warehouse tasks as instructed by warehouse management. The Material Handler will be engaged in business operations by actively participating in company events, training, education and practice Lean Manufacturing.

The candidate must be friendly, courteous, professional, an effective communicator, and team player.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Locate and prepare product for shipment to customer locations.
• Check and review supplied paperwork.
• Operate various equipment such as bridge cranes and forklifts.
• Complete all duties and tasks in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Technical/Vocational Training a Plus

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

• Valid Driver's License
• Forklift/Overhead Crane Certified

Experience/Skills

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment a plus.
• Effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who is ambitious, technically sound, and is results driven.
• High sense of urgency.
• Ability to understand and operate according to company safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.
• Pass initial drug test and physical.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

American Steel and Aluminum LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of American Steel and Aluminum LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20