Material Handler - Phoenix, AZ

Impact Employment Solutions

Phoenix, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
Warehouse Associate – Steel Distribution
Pay Rate: $20/hour
Shift: 7:00 AM – Until work is complete (typically around 4:30 PM)
Pay Week: Monday–Sunday
Payday: Weekly, every Friday
Start Date: After offer
Job Summary
The Warehouse Associate supports daily operations in a steel distribution facility, including handling materials, operating equipment, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. This position involves heavy physical labor and the use of industrial equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and saws. Training is provided.
Responsibilities
  • Move, load, and unload steel materials and equipment using forklifts, side loaders, or cranes.
  • Pull and assemble customer orders based on work or shipping orders.
  • Tag materials for identification and ensure documentation accuracy.
  • Operate plate saws, band saws, order pickers, side loaders, overhead cranes, and semi-auto banding machines.
  • Assist with inventory management, restocking, and general warehouse upkeep.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Perform spot checks on inventory and report irregularities to the supervisor.
  • Follow all safety and quality standards as required by company policy.
Physical Requirements
  • Heavy Work: Ability to exert up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
  • Must be able to push/pull, use hands/fingers to handle materials, and perform repetitive motions.
  • Must have clear vision and hearing for communication and safety.
Work Environment
  • Warehouse and/or field setting.
  • Exposure to mild-to-high temperature environments.
  • Requires use of steel-toed boots and adherence to dress code: jeans with no tears, rips, or offensive language/graphics.
Qualifications
  • 0–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/training.
  • Previous warehousing or material handling experience preferred.
  • Must be able to speak and understand English for safety purposes.
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to calculate decimals and fractions.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
  • Background Check: National background check required
  • Drug Test: 10-panel required
  • I-9 Verification: Required
  • E-Verify: Yes
  • PPE: Steel-toed boots required

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