Loader

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 23,500 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc as a Loader in New York, where you will be responsible for pulling and staging feed stock for production orders. This role also involves ensuring that the finished product meets customer expectations through thorough packaging and inspection.

The ideal candidate has a background in metal warehouse operations and is familiar with operating forklifts and overhead cranes. We offer a competitive starting salary of $23.59 hourly with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of metals warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to safely operate cranes with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.

Responsibilities

• Final packaging of material per customer specification.
• Staging of material for outbound shipping.
• Operating an overhead crane to move material as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Pneumatic hand tools

Measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, caliper)

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.

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: $23.59 hourly. A starting salary higher than $23.59 hourly is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

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