Material Handler (1st Shift)

Olympic-Steel; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & Employee Disc.

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is hiring a Material Handler in Bartlett, IL. You will support production by moving WIP material, staging finished goods, and loading trucks. Responsibilities include receiving raw materials, preparing materials, and handling scrap while operating forklift equipment.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and a proactive, self-motivated approach. Forklift experience is preferred; strong attention to precision instruments is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Self-motivation and ability to work under general supervision.
• Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
• Care and proper use of precision instruments is required.

Responsibilities

• Move WIP material on the production floor and assist with material handling.
• Support finished goods staging and truck loading.
• Receive raw materials and prepare materials for production.
• Prepare paperwork for materials in the workflow.
• Operate forklift and related warehouse equipment; handle scrap parts.

Skills

Basic math skills

Self-motivated

Forklift experience

Precision instruments

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $22 USD

Description

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The material handler is responsible for all job tasks required to support production processes. The material handler is responsible for all job tasks required to support production processes. These activities may include movement of work-in-progress material on the production floor, finished goods staging, truck loading, raw material receiving and raw material and finished goods preparation and management. As the material handler you will be in charge of certain administrative work, as well as preparing paperwork for materials on the floor. As the Material Handler you will be responsible for handling the scrap parts, while operating a forklift, using handheld plasma, and other warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience not required but preferred.
• Proper use and care of precision instruments.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

The Company does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. This is called Employment at Will. This employment at will relationship exists regardless of any other written statements or policies documented elsewhere in company record or policy or any verbal statement to the contrary.

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