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

O'Neal Industries, Inc.; Peru (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Production Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Coverage

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Training & Development

Job summary

O'Neal Steel in Peru, IL has a Loader opening on the 3rd shift. The role loads and unloads material in a warehouse using forklifts, overhead cranes, hand trucks and other handling equipment.

You will follow safety procedures, read tape measures, and ensure accurate orders while meeting DOT weight regulations. Schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-7am, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Commitment to high quality work and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment including overhead crane, forklift and stacker.
• Verify material quantity and packaging per order.
• Perform loading duties 70% of the time or more.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Stacker crane

Material handling

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Conveyors

Forklift

Job description

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: LOADE011673

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $25 USD to $35 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

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.

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.
• 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.

Shift Schedule: (3rd Shift) Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-7am. 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
• 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, O’Neal Steel, an O’Neal 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, O’Neal 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. O’Neal Steel’s industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

Qualifications

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Ability to operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to,forklift, overhead crane, stacker

Ability to use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.

Ability to accurately read a tape measure.

Responsible for providing high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to their output of position.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Fork Lift

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