Material Handler (Multiple Shifts)

About the Company

SC Steel, LLC was established January 2, 2018, as a subsidiary of FabSouth and acquired the assets of SMI-Owen Steel Company, Inc. on April 1, 2018. SMI-Owen Steel Company had owned the business since 1994 when they acquired it from South Carolina Steel Company. The Upstate South Carolina facility has been in operation at this location since 1952.

Job Overview

Moves materials from pre-fabrication departments to fab shops in a safe and efficient manner.  Places materials for fit up in rough positions for fabricators.  Moves materials to fab shops based on shipping schedule and other priorities.  Expedites materials for quick shipment and rework due to quality issues.

We are currently hiring for both:

• Day Shift / Mon-Thurs. / 6:00AM-4:30PM


• Night Shift / Mon-Thurs. / 4:30PM-3:00AM

Roles and Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Organization
  
  
  
  • Receive and stage detail material for main members.
  
  
  • Organize and place materials close to the installation area to support fitters and welders.
  
  
  • Group repetitive parts (such as truss connections, embed plates, and angles) for efficient use.
  
  
  
  


• Main Member & Batch Deliveries
  
  
  
  • Move and stage main members in batches, bringing in only what space allows.
  
  
  • Track and confirm all pieces have been received and moved into the fabrication shop.
  
  
  
  


• Shop Support
  
  
  
  • Assist fitters and welders with positioning, rolling, or moving beams.
  
  
  • Support painters by moving material into and out of the paint area.
  
  
  • Rearrange work stands and equipment as needed for special assemblies (e.g., trusses).
  
  
  
  


• Production Flow & Bottleneck Support
  
  
  
  • Prioritize work that keeps fitting and welding moving efficiently.
  
  
  • Ensure fitters, welders, and painters have the tools, supplies, and material needed to maximize productivity.
  
  
  
  

Additional Preferred Experience

• Ability to read and interpret Structural fabrication drawings.


• Experience operating overhead cranes up to 15 ton capacity.
  


• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.


• Use of judgement to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequences of set-ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.


• Agrees with and subscribes to and displays a commitment to SC Steels Core values.

General Tools Required

• Tape Measures – 12ft-30ft, 50ft, 100ft


• Hands Free tools 

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Expectations

Safety – Our basic philosophy is to not take chances – “No amount of personal risk is worth any amount of production.”

Quality – Focus on identifying root causes of malfunctions/breakages and put in place repairs that will eliminate recurrence.

Communication – Interface with supervisors and plant management to identify issues and report on successful completion of tasks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SC Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.