2nd Shift Warehouse Operator

Castle METALS; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; 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. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Warehouse Operator to perform order pulling, material movements, and loading/unloading shipments. You will operate equipment to store and move products across the facility.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and reliability; you will follow customer requirements, maintain a clean work area, and contribute to efficient order fulfillment. Competitive hourly pay starts at $21, with a $1 shift differential and monthly incentives.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement and math proficiency for material handling.
• Familiarity with warehouse concepts and safety practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks efficiently.
• Move materials for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Operate power equipment to move material and meet order requirements.
• Follow customer requirements to fill and package orders.
• Attach bundle tags and stage for shipment.
• Report defects and participate in equipment maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Basic measurement

Basic math

Warehouse operations

Strong work ethic

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of work experience

Certified in equipment (forklift, side-loader, crane)

Tools

Forklift

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

Crown truck

Power equipment

Job description

Position at NKS

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: 1:30pm - 10pm Monday - Friday
Compensation: $21 - $23/hr + $1 shift differential + monthly incentive

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.