Evening Warehouse Operator: Material Handling & Equipment

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

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.