Material Handler - 2nd Shift, 4-Day Week, $21–$23/hr

Owen Industries; Carter Lake (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D and Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Owen Industries, via its PVS Metals facility in Carter Lake, IA, seeks a Material Handler for the 2nd shift to plan, schedule, and document deliveries and keep shipping/receiving running smoothly. This 4-day week role (Mon–Thu, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM) offers a $2 shift differential, bringing the effective rate to $21–$23/hour, plus health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and growth opportunities.

You’ll administer documentation, plan delivery sequences, communicate changes to Sales, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, receiving, material handling, or logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with accurate documentation.
• Solid computer proficiency and data management ability.

Responsibilities

• Administer all shipping and receiving documentation accurately and on time.
• Plan and schedule delivery sequences taking truck capacities and customer priorities into account.
• Communicate schedule and delivery sequence changes to the Sales Department in a timely manner.
• Track and report on-time delivery performance data to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and company procedures.
• Assist in the development and training of other crew members.
• Represent PVS Metals in a professional and friendly manner with drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support Continuous Improvement Programs and other company initiatives.
• Promote strong team spirit within the department and across departments.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Data management

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Job description

Owen Industries, via its PVS Metals facility in Carter Lake, IA, seeks a Material Handler for the 2nd shift to plan, schedule, and document deliveries and keep shipping/receiving running smoothly. This 4-day week role (Mon–Thu, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM) offers a $2 shift differential, bringing the effective rate to $21–$23/hour, plus health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and growth opportunities.

You’ll administer documentation, plan delivery sequences, communicate changes to Sales, and ensure