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Industrial Metal Supply, founded in 1948, is a leading metals distributor with seven locations serving California and Arizona. Industrial Metal Supply cares about the day-to-day experience of every single employee. When you join the IMS team you will be accepting more than a job – you’ll be starting your path to leadership. Employees make up the 75-year-old foundation built on offering exceptional customer service, in fact, IMS sets the standard for service in its industry. Material Handlers are integral to the success of our business. It is where the process starts. You will pull, pack and wrap metal bar, sheet, plate and tube to be picked up by customers in our one-of-a-kind will call department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Is knowledgeable of materials, material locations, and processing capabilities.
  • Safely locates identifies materials and products using appropriate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, side loaders, and cherry pickers.
  • Verifies the size of materials and products with the use of calipers, a micrometer, tape measures, and the established color-coding system.
  • Understands the use of “Heat” and “Lot” numbers properly identifying and handling related materials.
  • Counts materials on site and enters them into the cycle counter report.
  • Identifies discrepancies between the inventory listing and the actual quantities in stock.
  • Identifies the causes of inventory discrepancies, corrects them and adjusts inventory records.
  • Verifies material locations and when applicable updates location information in the IMS business system.
  • Assists other personnel locate materials and products.
  • Assists in locating materials to fill backorders.
  • Provides basic training of new associates following established Company procedures and documents associate participation on an as needed basis.
  • Interacts and communicates with customers and fellow associates in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
  • Utilizes the IMS business system to identify committed material as being “filled” or “not filled”.
  • Communicates, documents, and subsequently reports all inventory discrepancies, to include damaged material and material stored in the wrong location to supervisors.
  • Identifies and removes all obsolete material from inventories.
  • Completes and submits applicable forms and reports associated with non-conforming material.
  • Immediately reports any and all unsafe conditions to the Floor Supervisor, Warehouse Manager, or the acting supervisor.
  • Follows all Company safety rules and regulations at all times.
  • Follows housekeeping guidelines in the warehouse and related work areas with cleanliness and safety in mind.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS
  • Practically applying proficient math skills, proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Proficiency in operating modern desktop computers, related software, and related modern office equipment.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite computer software.
  • Proficiency in utilizing IMS business systems.
  • Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written skills.
  • Driving Company vehicles courteously, in compliance with all vehicle laws and regulation, and above all, with safety always in mind.
  • Operating applicable vehicles and loading machinery to include forklifts, side loaders, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and overhead cranes.
  • Properly operates basic measuring tools, including calipers, a micrometer, and tape measures, converting metric and English measurements when required.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years and older
  • Experience of 6 months to 1 year in material handling preferred in a metal manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
LIFE AT IMS
The Company strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrates inclusion in all circumstances. As an employee, you can expect:
  • A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
  • An attractive and competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our HR/People Resources team and Learning and Development program.
  • Frequent in-office events, lunch and learns, volunteer opportunities, and more.
  • A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring Vacation , Sick Leave, gas subsidy, comprehensive medical benefits, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, 401k with company match, and much more
The Company believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.
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