Loader (3rd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Birmingham

O'Neal Steel; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid weekly

Job summary

O'Neal Steel is seeking a Loader for our Birmingham, AL facility on the 3rd shift. The role involves loading and unloading material, operating forklifts, cranes, and other equipment, while ensuring accuracy and safety.

Candidate will read tapes, plan loads, and comply with DOT weight regulations. Overtime may be required; background check and drug test are part of the offer process. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment safely.
• Knowledge of DOT weight regulations for load balancing.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of material handling equipment (crane, forklift, etc.).
• Safely load/unload materials for customer delivery.
• Verify accuracy of material quantity and special instructions.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Load balancing/weight checks

Critical thinking

Tape measure reading

Tools

Hand trucks

Forklifts

Overhead crane

Job description

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a (3rd shift) Loader at our Birmingham, AL facility.

The Loader will load and unload material within a warehouse. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyors, spotter trucks and trailers or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Has knowledge of commonly used practices, and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

What you will be doing:

• Operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, overhead crane (95%), stacker crane, forklift, side loader, yard dog, etc.
• Critical thinking skills to allow for the required planning and problem-solving.
• Safely load multi-stop loads for customer delivery.
• Strong understanding of load balancing to meet DOT weight regulations for legal and over dimensional loads.
• Verify the accuracy of material, quantity, packaging and other special instructions for each order shipped.
• Performs loading duties 70% of the time or greater.
• Use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.
• High quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Learn and retain a large range of product knowledge, standard handling and rigging procedures across all products.
• Accurately read a tape measure.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Must be able to work 3rd Shift - Sunday-Thursday, 8pm-4am. Overtime will be required as needed.

*Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

What you will like about us:

O'Neal Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Potential Monthly Production Bonus
• Paid weekly
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Work Site Wellness Programs
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition and Health Club Reimbursement
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 401k

About Us:

With more than 100 years in business, ONeal Steel, an ONeal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, ONeal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. ONeal Steels industry-leading online platform, PRONTO, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.