Material Handler (1st Shift)

Olympic-Steel; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Material Handler to support production at our Gary, Indiana facility. You will move work-in-progress material, stage finished goods, receive raw materials, and prepare paperwork; scrap parts handling and forklift operation are required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and a self-motivated, team‑oriented attitude. Forklift experience is preferred and overhead crane experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Over Head crane experience preferred.
• Proper use and care of precision instruments.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Move work-in-progress material on the production floor.
• Stage finished goods for shipment and staging.
• Assist in raw material receiving and preparation.
• Prepare paperwork for materials on the floor.
• Handle scrap parts and operate a forklift.
• Use handheld plasma and other warehouse equipment as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Basic math skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Handheld plasma

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.
• Over Head crane experience 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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