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

O'Neal Industries; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Work site wellness programs

Job summary

O’Neal Steel in Waterloo, IA is hiring a Loader for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM). The loader will move materials in a warehouse using forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyors and related equipment while following established safety procedures.

The role requires ability to load multi-stop shipments, verify order details, and maintain a clean, organized work area. Candidates must pass a background check and drug test after an offer is extended.

Qualifications

• Experience operating material handling equipment including forklift and overhead crane.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials within a warehouse.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklift, cranes, conveyors, etc.).
• Verify order details, packaging, and instructions for shipments.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Reading tape measure

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: LOADE011525

• Posted : August 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

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Waterloo

2600 Sergeant Lane

Waterloo, IA 50613, USA

Waterloo

2600 Sergeant Lane

Waterloo, IA 50613, USA

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a (3rd Shift Su-Th 10p-6a) Loader at our Waterloo, IA 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.

*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

About Us: With more than100 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.

Preferred

Fork Lift

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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 the output of their position.