American Steel and Aluminum (ASA), a leading metal distribution and processing company, is seeking an energetic candidate for the Warehouse Material Handler role to work on tasks such as the handling and packaging of customer material orders, staging of material for processing as well as secondary operations, keeping work areas clean and orderly, as well as utilizing our inventory and bar-coding software. 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 Liverpool, NY 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 Material Handler’s primary duties include, but are not limited to, staging material for processing and secondary operations, grinding and cleaning parts, packaging parts for shipment and keeping the inventory areas clean and orderly.
It will be the Material Handler’s responsibility to ensure the quality of the products produced consistently meet the highest level of quality and the customer’s requirements.
The Material Handler may also be asked to perform preventative maintenance on designated pieces of equipment and, as part of the production team, will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
The candidate must be friendly, courteous, professional, an effective communicator, and a team player.
What You’ll Do
- Foster a culture of safety awareness and safety prioritization.
- Ensure that quality standards are met; champion quality ownership of work center.
- Enforce all company rules and policies; communicate issues or concerns with leadership.
- Follow all company rules, policies, and procedures; communicate issues or concerns with division management and/or Corporate.
- Move and stage material for processing and secondary operations.
- Perform grinding, chipping, and other secondary operations to finish parts.
- Inspect material prior to processing for damage and / or quality defects.
- Perform visual and measured quality inspections during production to ensure products meet the required specifications.
- Utilize and read the appropriate measuring instruments.
- Pack parts as specified on the Work Order or as communicated by the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager.
- Review paperwork for accuracy and confirm that any special requests called out on the Work Order are understood.
- Regularly clean and conduct specified routine maintenance on designated machines to ensure they are in optimum working condition.
- Keep immediate work area and other areas of the shop clean and orderly.
Experience and Certifications
- Experience with metal cutting and part production.
- Experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred.
- Forklift/Overhead Crane Certified preferred.
- Effective communication skills.
- Self-starter who is ambitious, technically sound, and is results driven.
- Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance (mechanical aptitude).
- Ability to apply mathematical skills and techniques to solve production problems.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Education Requirements
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (such as a GED).
- Technical/Vocational Training highly preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with ADA recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job. Employee safety is a top priority at ASA and assigned workload may involve handling of heavy machinery, tools, and materials and as such we like to be clear and transparent about the physical requirements to perform this role safely.
- Ability to lift at least 50 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.
- Ability to maintain coordinated manual dexterity with mental and visual attentiveness for sustained periods of time.
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Liverpool, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person