Material Handler - Metromont : Job Details

Application InstructionsMetromont, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities. The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law. No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Position DescriptionThe overall responsibilities of a Material Handler include:Prepare product, trailer, and ground to safely unload productEffectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane and travel crane operations Loading of trailers Unloading trailers Proper dunnage placement Load leveling Properly sequence loads onto trailer Identify and report damaged or defective product Off load list, locate pieces of concrete product identified as being shipped that day Work with mi-jack crane operator in safely proceeding to product's location Rig product to be lifted as needed Set timbers on trailer in preparation for product loading Unhook rigging on product once laid on trailer correctly Work as a part of a team assisting others as needed Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety regulations and policies Ability to operate tablet to identify items to be loaded or offloadedHousekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly mannerHow do we take care of you?Benefits:Wellness Program to support employee health401K with company matchPaid Vacation7 paid holidaysSafety Shoe voucher - $150Continuing Education Program$1,000 New Hire Bonus ($500 after 90 days of employment and $500 after 180 days of employment)Position RequirementsCharacteristics Able to read a tape measure Experience using standard crane guide hand signals preferred Able to work on a team Highly dependable with strong work ethic Able to understand, follow, and convey verbal instructions and hand signals Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors Basic reading, writing, and math skills Knowledge of mark-up load steps Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane, and travel crane operators Knowledge and maintenance of yard location systemEducation and TechnologyHigh school diploma or GED equivalent preferred1-2 years of previous general construction or material handling experience preferred