1st Shift Warehouse Operator

A. M. Castle & Co.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co. is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Paramount, CA to pull and verify customer orders, move materials, and load/unload shipments in a busy warehouse. The role requires operating power equipment and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

You will use forklifts and other handling equipment, follow established guidelines, and report defects or equipment wear. We offer strong benefits and a path for ongoing training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pull and load customer orders and check accuracy.
• Move materials and prepare orders for shipment.
• Operate assigned power equipment (forklift, crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane).
• Follow customer instructions to fill and package orders and attach bundle tags.

Skills

Basic measurement

Basic math

Warehouse concepts

Strong work ethic

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

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: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Compensation: $23 - $26/hr + monthly incentive

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Loads and unloads 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.