2nd Shift Warehouse Operator

A. M. Castle & Co.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co. in Des Plaines, Illinois, is looking for a warehouse associate to handle material movement tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, operating powered equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate will possess basic measurement and math skills, have warehouse experience, and be certified in operating equipment like forklifts. The position offers a pay range of $21 - $23 per hour with an additional shift differential.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement and math competency.
• Strong work ethic with capability to work in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of material handling processes.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks efficiently.
• Perform material movement tasks for order filling and receiving.
• Safely operate assigned power equipment.

Skills

Basic measurement competency

Basic math competency

Knowledge of warehouse concepts

Strong work ethic

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Raymond side-loader

Overhead crane

Job description

Position Summary

Position at NKS. In existence since 1989, NKS offers a wide variety of stainless steel products ranging from prototype quantities to full truckloads. In addition, NKS has expanded its service capabilities by offering metallurgical lab services, as well as technical support from our in-house metallurgist. NKS has also raised the standard for social responsibility in our industry by adhering to strict environmental standards of ISO 14000 and supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes within the community.

Hours

1:30pm - 10pm

Compensation

$21 - $23/hr + $1 shift differential - Incentive eligible

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, forklift, 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

• 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.).

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