Material Handler

Material Handler I at Blue Scope Coated Products

Blue Scope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

The Material Handler is responsible for safely handling and staging material for production at the paint line, preparing necessary materials for packaging of finished coils, ensuring finished coils are properly identified with a coil identification ticket, and storing them in a designated location. This is a night shift position.

• Prepare materials to be used for packaging and shipping of finished coils.
• Package finished coils in a safe manner and move them to a designated location for finished goods.
• Verify that finished goods (coils) are properly identified with a ticket prior to moving them to storage.
• Verify that finished goods (coils) are not damaged or visibly non‑conforming prior to storage.
• Quarantine non‑conforming material (using the HFI process) and notify Quality Control when non‑conforming conditions exist.
• Understand and comply with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System.
• Communicate daily with internal personnel from Maintenance, Operations and Quality Control to help resolve problems and achieve company goals.

The Material Handler is responsible for avoiding environmental impacts such as the release of oils, grease from forklifts and cranes, solvents, paints and various other chemicals. The handler must also recycle all recyclable materials (paper, plastics, cardboard, ink cartridges, etc.). Good housekeeping practices are essential; if a spill occurs, proper cleanup and reporting measures must be taken.

To perform satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities.

High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of two (2) years shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing environment or warehouse, and minimum of 2 years operating a 25‑ton crane.

Ability to read and comprehend documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and simple correspondence. Ability to communicate information in small group situations.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions that are furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to solve problems involving multiple variables in a standard situation.

Incumbent required to drive a forklift, operate a 25‑ton overhead crane, and use various power tools. Must have good communication and organizational skills, recognize metal defects, and possess knowledge of shipping procedures and regulations.

Employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently walk, occasionally stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle objects; reach; climb or balance. Must be able to lift a minimum weight of 75 pounds. Vision: close‑up, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception.

Employee works near moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to extreme cold or heat. Must work in fast‑paced environment. Noise level moderate.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. They are not exhaustive. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional competencies, goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits include health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

Blue Scope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.