Material Handler

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a material handler at Norlen, a Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for loading, unloading and moving material within the plant.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, anticipating the needs and requests of departments and operators
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Loads materials into containers and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Maintains supplies of packaging materials, keeps packaging areas neat and organized and disposes of used skids and packaging materials
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Previous experience with forklift preferred but not required
• Previous material handling experience preferred but not required
• The ability to conduct one’s self in a professional manner and to follow written policies pertaining to all practices in the workplace (i.e. safety, attendance, procedures, conduct, etc.)
• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment – evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding