Stock Yard Material Handler

Morris & Associates is an employee-owned, U.S.-based global provider of custom engineered process solutions for some of industry’s most demanding cooling, thermal, water, and infrastructure challenges. Founded in 1949, Morris began by delivering process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, the company has grown into a trusted global partner, with Morris equipment operating in more than 50 countries across five continents.

Today, Morris combines deep manufacturing experience, practical engineering discipline, and a strong culture of customer partnership to solve complex problems across food processing, refrigeration, industrial systems, energy, water treatment, and emerging technology markets. Our reputation has been built on innovation, reliability, and the ability to take difficult projects from initial concept through design, engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, service, and long-term support.

The Stock Yard Material Handler is the primary lead associate responsible for the safe and efficient staging of large steel structures and equipment throughout the stock yard. Qualified candidates must have the skills and experience in the  safe lifting and movement of large, heavy, unbalanced structures such as long heavy steel pipes and  large metal equipment. This position requires a skilled, certified forklift operator that has experience working outdoors and moving large, heavy, awkward materials.  Other primary responsibilities include warehouse, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Safely load, unload, move, stack, and organize pipe, tubing, structural steel, and other large, heavy metal products.

* Operate forklifts other material handling equipment.

* Experience with a CombiLift multidirectional forklift with a sideload option.

* Pull and stage customer orders accurately according to work orders and shipping schedules.

* Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and report discrepancies.

* Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, and material tracking.

* Inspect materials for damage and ensure proper storage procedures are followed.

* Maintain clean, organized, and safe yard and warehouse conditions.

* Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.

* Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.

* Assist with general warehouse and yard duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Previous Industrial  experience in a steel stock yard, service center, or metal distribution facility is preferred.

* Experience handling large metal products such as pipe, tubing, structural steel, or plate material is highly desirable.

* 3-5 years certified Forklift experience required

* Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

* Must have ability work independently and with the warehouse team.

Physical Requirements

* Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier materials moved using mechanical equipment.

* Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods.

* Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.

* Ability to safely operate industrial equipment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

* Outdoor stockyard and warehouse setting. Exposure to heat and cold.

* Exposure to moving equipment, heavy materials, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.

* Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Key Competencies

* Safety-focused mindset and previous training

* Certified Forklift operation skills

* Material handling knowledge

* Attention to detail

* Dependability

* Teamwork and communication

* Time management

*  Problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Vacation Time


• Sick Time


• Life Insurance


• Long Term Disability


• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!