1st Shift Warehouse Operator

castlemetals; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,652; Full time

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co. in Hammond, IN is seeking a Warehouse Operator to pull and check customer orders, move materials, and load/unload shipments. You will operate cranes and power equipment to store and move products throughout the facility.

The role requires following customer specifications, tagging and staging shipments, and reporting equipment defects. You will work under supervision, perform routine maintenance, and uphold a clean, safe workspace while helping the team meet daily demand.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement and math skills are required.
• Knowledge of warehouse concepts and procedures.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to load and unload trucks in an efficient manner.
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, fork lift, etc.).
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.
• Attaches bundle tag to material being shipped and stages for shipment.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Basic measurement

Basic math

Warehouse knowledge

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Raymond side-loader certification

Equipment safety training

Job description

The Warehouse Operator performs a variety of responsibilities in the warehouse including pulling/checking customer orders, moving materials, loading/unloading shipments, and general material handling. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 4pm
Compensation: $21/hr to start, after 90-day probationary period pay increases to $25.88/hr

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate cranes to load and unload trucks in an efficient manner.
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, fork lift, etc.).
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.
• Attaches bundle tag to material being shipped and stages for shipment.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+)
• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Basic measurement competency
• Basic math competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of work experience
• One year of equipment experience
• PC literacy
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company Overview:

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.