Material Handler

Company: Berry Metal Company

Location: Bay Minette, Alabama

Schedule: Full-Time | 4/10s (Monday–Thursday)

Compensation:  Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee events
• Climate-controlled (air-conditioned) facility
• Retention bonus paid at 6months and 1 year anniversary if qualified

About the Company:

Berry Metal Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of oxygen lances and the #1 supplier of value-added lance technology in North America. We provide high-performance industrial equipment along with repair services, technical support, replacement parts, and field service to ensure peak operational performance.



Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Material Handler to support daily plant operations in Bay Minette, AL. This role is responsible for safely moving, staging, and tracking materials using forklifts and overhead cranes, while supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who takes pride in organization, safety, and accuracy.



Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and store materials
• Use proper rigging and lifting techniques Adhere to all OSHA and company safety policies
• Stage materials for production and workstations
• Maintain clean, organized storage areas
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues
• Make to vendor and customer locations as needed

Inventory Control

• Support ERP system material tracking and sign-outs
• Will be responsible for assigning material to inventory and then assigning it to a
  job using the ERP system.
• Assist with cycle counts (daily, quarterly, annual)
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of all materials
• Maintain accurate inventory levels

Shipping & Receiving

• Verify incoming shipments against Bills of Lading and receive to inventory
• Package outgoing shipments (domestic and international) Will be responsible for preparing outgoing shipments for delivery (paint,blast,band,wrap,and stage for final shipment.)
• Coordinate with Quality Control on shipment readiness
• Communicate outgoing shipments to internal team
• Will be required to assist in all equipment pre inspections. (blasting,chipping,
  hammering and testing)
• Will be responsible for sending shipping readiness notifications to the shipping
  dept (NORF)

Requirements:

• 2+ years of material handling, shipping/receiving, or warehouse experience
• Forklift experience required; overhead crane experience preferred
• Experience using an ERP system or similar computer-based inventory tracking system
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Ability to read prints and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Knowledge of SDS and safety procedures
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter with problem-solving ability
• Sense of urgency and strong time management
• Effective communication across departments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day
• Work on concrete and uneven surfaces
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and reach
• Must wear required PPE (including respirator)
• Exposure to industrial noise and environment

Alternate Job Titles:

• Forklift Operator
• Warehouse Material Handler
• Shipping & Receiving Associate
• Inventory Control Associate
• Logistics Technician
• Warehouse Technician

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EEOC Statement:  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.