2nd Shift Steel Warehouse Associate

Cardinal Staffing Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & Wellness programs

Medical benefits

Electronic weekly pay

Employee advocacy & personal support

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing is partnering with a Lansing, MI facility seeking a motivated operator for stainless-steel fabrication, inventory control, and QA. The role includes hands-on work with raw materials, operating fabrication equipment, and ensuring products meet quality standards.

Shift options include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, Monday–Friday, with starting pay at $22/hour. Candidates should have a HS diploma and 2+ years in metal fabrication; forklift/crane experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of metal fabrication/manufacturing experience (stainless steel preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments of stainless steel from international suppliers.
• Verify quantities and quality against purchase orders and documentation.
• Safely unload and store raw materials using forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Maintain accurate records of imported materials and inventory levels.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and cut lists.
• Operate forklift, overhead, and other machinery.
• Package and prepare shipments.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training/certification

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Cardinal Staffing is partnered with a local manufacturing facility in Lansing, MI. We are looking for a motivated and skilled operator to join our team in a facility that specializes in the importing, fabricating, and exporting of stainless-steel products. This role involves hands-on work with raw stainless-steel materials, operating fabrication equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring all products meet quality and customer standards. Pay rates vary based on experience, starting $22/hour. Open availability preferred, with a strong focus on 2nd shift availability, 1st shift (7:00a.m.-3:00p.m.), 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.), and 3rd shift (11:00p.m.-7:00 a.m.) working Monday- Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments of stainless steel from international suppliers
• Verify quantities and quality against purchase orders and documentation
• Safely unload and store raw materials using forklifts or overhead cranes
• Maintain accurate records of imported materials and inventory levels
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and cut lists
• Operate forklift, overhead, and other machinery
• Package and prepare shipments
• Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing (stainless steel preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Forklift and crane operation experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial environment

About Cardinal Staffing:

At Cardinal Staffing, a Sure-Staff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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