Material Handler

Weir Minerals; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Inclusion networks

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Global collaboration

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals is seeking a hands-on Warehouse/Shipping Associate to operate on-site in Crestwood, Missouri. The role centers on crate fabrication, packaging, and shipping preparation to support overseas shipments.

You will work with power tools, forklifts, hoists, and walkies after training, adhering to safety procedures and zero-harm practices. The shift runs 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, warehousing, or material handling environments.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and materials.
• Proficiency in using basic measuring tools such as tape measures.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Crate fabrication: Fabricate wooden crates and pallets daily to prepare equipment for overseas shipment, ensuring packaging meets shipping standards.
• Shipping preparation: Support shipping operations by efficiently preparing and packaging equipment, contributing to smooth logistics and timely delivery.
• Tool and equipment operation: Operate power tools, tape measures, hoists, forklifts, and walkies after training, maintaining safety and efficiency in all tasks.
• Safety and compliance: Follow strict safety procedures, including the use of hoists instead of manual lifting, to maintain a zero-harm work environment.
• Success metrics: Success will be measured by safe tool operation, timely and accurate crate preparation, and successful completion of in-house training programs.
• Travel Requirements: This role is onsite with no travel requirements.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Shipping experience

Safety awareness

Measuring tools

Procedures compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Power tools

Walkie operation

Job description

Location: Crestwood, Missouri

Work Arrangement: Onsite, First Shift (Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM)

What We Do At Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Crate Fabrication: Fabricate wooden crates and pallets daily to prepare equipment for overseas shipment, ensuring all packaging meets shipping standards.
• Shipping Preparation: Support shipping operations by efficiently preparing and packaging equipment, contributing to smooth logistics and timely delivery.
• Tool and Equipment Operation: Operate power tools, tape measures, hoists, forklifts, and walkies after training, maintaining safety and efficiency in all tasks.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow strict safety procedures, including the use of hoists instead of manual lifting, to maintain a zero-harm work environment.
• Success Metrics: Success will be measured by safe tool operation, timely and accurate crate preparation, and successful completion of in-house training programs.
• Travel Requirements: This role is onsite with no travel requirements.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves

• Experience in shipping, warehousing, or material handling environments.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and materials.
• Proficiency in using basic measuring tools such as tape measures.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow established procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating power tools, screw guns, cutting tools, saws, forklifts, walkies, and hoists.
• Prior warehouse or shipping experience.
• Forklift and hoist certifications (training provided if needed).
• Reliable, trainable, and able to work well in a team-based environment.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support

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