Tipton Structural Fabrication, Inc is a fabrication facility of structural steel and miscellaneous metals which include beams and columns, metal stairs, railings, and ladders for the construction industry. Some of our projects include: U of I Kinnick Stadium North Stands in Iowa City, PCI Medical Pavilion II in Cedar Rapids and Tyson’s Material Handling Expansion in Waterloo.

We have an immediate opening for Material Handler / Shop Support at our Cedar Rapids location.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties in receiving and shipping raw materials and finished product. This position works closely with Inventory Control to keep inventory up to date and organized.

Material Handler/Shop Support Duties:

Unload and stock all raw material
Verify quality, quantities, and heat numbers
Assign yard locations for Inventory Control
Stage material for Python and Saw
Clean steel as requested
Keep all outside inventory current and organized
Load trucks for customer delivery or Tipton deliveries
Generate delivery paperwork of what is being delivered to Tipton
Work with Inventory Control on shipments and inventory control
Receive material in Tekla, print barcodes and apply barcodes to items received
Fill in for deliveries as needed
Sweep area and maintain safe working conditions as needed
Demonstrate a commitment to process and quality improvement
Demonstrate commitment to teamwork
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies, procedures, and vision
Stay current with changes in industry and position
Material Handler / Shop Support Requirements:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to stand/walk over 75% of work time and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Valid driver’s license.
Forklift certification (or pass within 6 months).
Tipton Structural Fabrication, Inc. offers a group benefits package including; health, dental, vision, disability (short and long-term), 401(k) with employer matching contributions, and paid vacation and holidays.