Shipping and Recieving

Shipping & Receiving — JobPosting

Position

Shipping & Receiving — Loader / Unloader

Company

United Steel Fabrication LLC

Location

Fyffe, AL — onsite

Job Type

Full-time

Position Summary

United Steel Fabrication LLC is seeking a dependable, safety-minded loader toload steel onto trucks at our shop and unload incoming material and deliveries.

This is physical, hands-on work. The job is getting structural steel on and offtrucks without damaging it, without hurting anyone, and without losing track of asingle piece. Every piece is checked against the load list or packing slip as itmoves, and every load is blocked and banded so nothing shifts on the road.

The ideal candidate handles long, heavy, and irregular steel safely, keeps countsand piece marks straight, and works well with forklift and crane operators, drivers,and the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipping & Receiving — Job Posting 1
• Loading outbound steel
• Load columns, beams, channel, angle, plate, and miscellaneous steel ontoflatbeds and vans according to the load list.
• Verify each piece mark against the shipping list before it goes on the truck,and mark off each piece as it is loaded so short loads are caught before thetruck leaves.
• Place, stack, and block loads so weight is balanced, steel does not shift, andnothing is damaged in transit.
• Band, tie down, and secure loads; use dunnage and blocking correctly.
• Use tag lines and safe hand signals when working with forklift and craneoperators.
• Keep the loading area clear and keep yourself out of pinch points, swingradius, and drop zones.
• Unloading
• Unload incoming steel, deliveries, and vendor trucks safely and withoutdamage.
• Unload and stage material at delivery or drop-off locations when assigned.
• Verify counts, sizes, lengths, and piece marks as material comes off the truck.
• Inspect for damage, shortages, or wrong items and report discrepancies thesame day.
• Stage unloaded material in designated locations so it can be found and pulledfor fabrication.
• Piece control and paperwork
• Count and confirm material against purchase orders, packing slips, bills oflading, and job travelers.
• Tag material with job numbers and piece marks before it leaves the receivingarea.
• Keep signed bills of lading, packing slips, and load photos together and turnedin.
• Shipping & Receiving — Job Posting 2
• Report missing pieces, incorrect marks, damaged material, and countdiscrepancies immediately.
• Yard and equipment
• Keep the yard organized by job and sequence so material is easy to locate andjobs do not get mixed.
• Operate a forklift, and overhead crane or other material-handling equipmentwhen qualified.
• Perform daily equipment checks and report unsafe conditions or equipmentissues.
• Keep loading, receiving, and yard areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
• Follow all company safety rules, PPE requirements, and load-securementprocedures.
• Perform other related yard and material-handling duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Experience loading and unloading steel, pipe, lumber, or other long and heavy material.
• Forklift experience with safe operating habits; must be able to obtain and maintain certification.
• Ability to handle long, heavy, and irregular material safely by hand and with equipment.
• Ability to identify and consistently track piece marks, job numbers, and material locations.
• Ability to count and verify material accurately and fill out load and receiving paperwork.
• Ability to read shipping lists, packing slips, bills of lading, and job travelers.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly with drivers, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Shipping & Receiving — Job Posting 3
• Safety-minded and aware of people, equipment, and material movement in the shop and yard.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous shipping, receiving, yard, or loadout experience in a structural steel or fabrication shop.
• Current forklift certification or documented powered industrial truck training.
• Experience rigging and signaling an overhead crane.
• Experience loading and securing structural steel or other irregular loads.
• Familiarity with shop drawings, load lists, shipping lists, and piece-mark tracking.
• Basic computer skills for load photos, receiving paperwork, and email.
• Physical and Work Environment Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed and to push, pull, and handle steel with equipment and helpers.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection.
• Ability to safely work around forklifts, cranes, trucks, suspended loads, and stored structural steel.
• Performance Expectations
• Success in this role requires: Every load leaves complete and matches the load list, with each piece marked off.
• Shipping & Receiving — Job Posting 4
• Steel goes on and off trucks without damage, dropped pieces, or injury.
• Loads are blocked, banded, and secured so nothing shifts in transit.
• Every incoming shipment is counted and checked against the paperwork before it is put away.
• Material is stored by job and sequence and can be located quickly when it is needed.
• Discrepancies, damage, and shortages are reported the same day they are found.
• Forklift and crane work and material handling are performed safely at all times.
• How to Apply
• Email your name, contact information, resume or work history, and a brief summary of your loading, unloading, and forklift experience to:
• Include in the subject line: “Shipping & Receiving Application”
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• United Steel Fabrication LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs.