Material Handler

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced Material Handler to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Willenhall area.

THE ROLE

. Operate a counterbalance FLT to safely move steel materials, stock and finished products around the yard and warehouse.
. Load and unload steel products and deliveries, ensuring materials are positioned and stored safely.
. Band and strap steel products securely using steel banding equipment ready for storage or dispatch.
. Measure and prepare steel products before banding to ensure orders are correctly prepared.
. Use appropriate lifting equipment and FLT attachments when handling long, heavy or awkward steel products.
. Check steel products against job sheets, delivery notes and order requirements.
. Ensure bundled steel is securely strapped and suitable for transportation.
. Assist with loading customer and delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
. Maintain accurate stock locations and keep the yard and storage areas organised.
. Carry out basic checks on the FLT and banding equipment and report any faults.
. Follow safe working practices when handling heavy steel, banding equipment and lifting machinery.
. Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow all relevant health & safety procedures.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT within a steel, metal or industrial environment with a valid FLT license.

• Experience using overhead cranes, pendant cranes.
• Experience handling steel stock, metal products or other heavy materials would be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience using steel banding/strapping equipment.
• Good understanding of safe methods for securing and handling heavy or awkward loads.
• Experience loading and unloading HGVs or delivery vehicles would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a busy yard/warehouse environment.
• Good awareness of manual handling and workplace health & safety.
• Reliable and physically capable of handling steel products and carrying out general yard duties.
• Experience within a steel stockholding, metal processing or distribution environment would be advantageous.

HOURS OF WORK

06:00am - 14:00pm Monday to Friday

ROTATING

14:00pm - 22:00pm Monday to Friday

OR

22:00pm 06:00am - Sunday to Friday

PAY RATE

£13.00ph - £14.80 (Depending on experience)

If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:

Walsall – 01922 824 024

Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092