Loader (3rd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Peru, IL

O'Neal Industries; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Loader for their Peru, IL facility. This role involves loading and unloading materials, operating various handling equipment, and ensuring safety and accuracy in all tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills while maintaining high-quality work standards. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you are ready to take on a vital role in a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k and Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Wellness Programs

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various material handling equipment and tools.
• Strong understanding of load balancing and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials within the warehouse using handling equipment.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Critical Thinking

Load Balancing

Tape Measure Reading

Material Handling Equipment Operation

Hand Tool Usage

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Hand Tools

Job description

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a 3rd shift Loader at our Peru, IL 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.

Job Requirements

• Ability to operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.
• Must show critical thinking skills to allow for the required planning and problem-solving.
• Ability to safely load multi-stop loads for customer delivery.
• Must have a 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 being shipped.
• Performs loading duties 70% of the time or greater.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.
• Responsible for providing high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Must show ability to learn and retain a large range of product knowledge, standard handling and rigging procedures across all products.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and organized work area.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Overtime will be required as needed.

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

Benefits

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

• 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 and Profit Sharing

Equal Opportunity Employer

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.