Material Handler

Schedule:

6 :00 am-2:30 p.m

Job Summary:

• Load, unload, move, and stage structural steel and raw materials.
• Handle large/heavy steel beams, sometimes 40–60 feet long.
• Operate an overhead crane and other material-handling equipment.
• Move materials between production, fabrication, and shipping areas.
• Verify materials, quantities, and work orders.
• Assist with loading and securing finished steel for shipment.
• Work safely around heavy machinery, cranes, forklifts, and steel products.
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors depending on the facility.
• Steel/manufacturing experience and overhead crane experience preferred or required.

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, move, and stage structural steel and fabricated materials.
• Safely handle large and heavy steel beams, including materials approximately 40–60 feet long.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts to transport steel throughout the facility.
• Supply production and fabrication areas with the correct materials.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and preparing finished products for shipment.
• Read work orders, material tags, and basic production documentation.
• Verify material quantities, sizes, and identification numbers.
• Organize steel and materials in designated storage and staging areas.
• Inspect lifting equipment, chains, hooks, and slings before use.
• Follow proper rigging and lifting procedures when moving structural steel.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications:

• Previous material handling experience, preferably in steel fabrication, manufacturing, or a heavy industrial environment.
• Overhead crane experience required or strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Experience safely handling large structural steel beams and heavy materials.
• Knowledge of basic rigging, chains, slings, hooks, and lifting procedures.
• Ability to read material tags, work orders, measurements, and basic production instructions.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, machinery, forklifts, and heavy steel.
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required.
• Must follow all PPE and company safety requirements.

Headquartered in Tupelo, MS, Wise Staffing Group is a full-service human resources company specializing in temporary and career staffing with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Wise Staffing Group become one of the largest staffing services in the Southeast United States. Since 1987, we have proven to be one of the most respected providers of innovative staffing solutions. We have developed and offer industry leading services that provide dependable, qualified workers. Each office sets and maintains the same high standards of operation and ongoing commitment to quality services. We consistently work toward superior performance in fulfilling client needs.