Material Handler

We are looking for a Material Handler II that not only wants to have a job but to have a long term career. Pay is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on experience. This position is responsible for moving and maintaining fencing materials/products in the storage yard and assist with the distribution of these materials. Successful candidates must be detail oriented and reliable. Welding experience is a preferred. This position will also help act as a delivery driver. Good MVR is a must.

Overview of duties:

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Pull products or materials needed for fence crews, transport trucks, or customers.
• Load crew trucks, transport trucks, or customer vehicles and install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Receive incoming product and material from truck deliveries, inspect delivery for damage and accuracy, unload truck with forklift and safely transport to appropriate storage.
• Stack product or materials on pallets and transport to designated areas.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Keep yard clean, free from hazards, and organized.
• Contact vendor for emptying trash bins on site.
• Assists with cutting of pipe, welding, and fabrication of gates, ornamental iron, or customer orders as needed.
• May drive delivery trucks as needed.

Experience Required:
• 1 year - 6 plus months of experience in welding
• 1-2 plus years of experience in material handling
• 1-2 plus years of experience in warehouse/lumber year/hardware
• 1-2 plus years of experience in forklift operations

• Must be at least 21 years old

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Needs to have valid driver's license and good driving record.

About Us:
American Fence Company, founded in 1948, is the largest installer of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

Benefits:
We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:
• Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training
• Employee Discounts

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V - Drug Free Environment