Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!
Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.
Material Handler
POSITION PURPOSE |
The Material Handler works as a member of a team to move finished product from production to various on-site locations. |
RESPONSIBILITIES |
Prepare product, trailer, and ground to safely unload product Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane and travel crane operations Loading of trailers Unloading trailers Proper dunnage placement Load leveling Properly sequence loads onto trailer Identify and report damaged or defective product Off load list, locate pieces of concrete product identified as being shipped that day Work with mi-jack crane operator in safely proceeding to product’s location Rig product to be lifted as needed Set timbers on trailer in preparation for product loading Unhook rigging on product once laid on trailer correctly Work as a part of a team assisting others as needed Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety regulations and policies Ability to operate tablet to identify items to be loaded or offloaded Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner |
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY |
Highly supervised Tasks are typically assigned Works as a member of a team |
CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) |
Able to read a tape measure Experience using standard crane guide hand signals preferred Able to work on a team Highly dependable with strong work ethic Able to understand, follow, and convey verbal instructions and hand signals Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors Basic reading, writing, and math skills Knowledge of mark-up load steps Effectively communicate with truck drivers, overhead crane, and travel crane operators Knowledge and maintenance of yard location system |
| EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY |
| High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred 1-2 years of previous general construction or material handling experience preferred |
| WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE |
| Monday-Friday Outdoor environment Work area is not climate controlled and may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions Unscheduled overtime may be required depending on production needs |
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) | |
Safety glasses | High-visibility vest |
Gloves (various types) | Hearing Protection |
Hard hat | Steel-toed shoes |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
This position requires standing for long periods of time, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and bending, repetitive motion with medium force, and an ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs. |
Disclaimer: |
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs. |
Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.
The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)