Loader

Ryerson; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Apprenticeship onboarding

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Loader in Milwaukee to pull and stage feed stock for production orders, then finish and inspect product to meet customer expectations. The role supports a union environment and is part of an onboarding apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities include final packaging to spec, staging for outbound shipping, and operating overhead cranes or forklifts as required, with overtime as needed and on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Reading, math, inspections & measurement, and attention to detail required.
• Forklift/side-loader experience and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Must be able to safely operate cranes with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accurately use standard measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, caliper).
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Final packaging of material per customer specification.
• Staging of material for outbound shipping.
• Maximum productivity during job task.
• Work order confirmation on computer.
• Operating an overhead crane to move material as needed.
• Operating a forklift or side loader to move material as needed.
• All other duties as assigned or as needed.

Skills

Reading & math

Inspection & measurement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Forklift/side-loader experience

Overhead crane operation

Measuring tools (tape, micrometer, cal

Education

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Pneumatic hand tools

Job description

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Loader you are responsible for pulling and staging feed stock for production orders and finishing and inspecting product to meet customer expectations.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Final packaging of material per customer specification
• Staging of material for outbound shipping
• Maximum productivity during job task
• Work order confirmation on computer
• Operating an overhead crane to move material as needed
• Operating a forklift or side loader to move material as needed
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• 1+ year of metals warehouse experience with knowledge of structural steel preferred
• Forklift/side-loader experience
• Overhead crane experience
• Must be able to safely operate cranes with minimal supervision
• Must be able to accurately use standard measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, and caliper) as well as pneumatic hand tools
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary: This position is a Union position. Per Union contract this position pays $30.18. New employees hired shall receive eighty-five percent (80%) of the full rate for the first six months of employment and ninety percent (90%) of the rate for the next six months.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.