Material Handler - Oxy Table - 1st Shift

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Material Handler in Chambersburg, PA, to support production through material movement, staging, and finished goods handling on-site. You will prepare material paperwork and manage raw materials, scrap, and loading for transport.

The role involves operating a forklift, handheld plasma, and acetylene torch, with overhead crane duties (5 and 10 ton) as required. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience, and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required.
• Acetylene torch and handheld plasma 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 materials on the production floor.
• Stage finished goods and assist with raw material receiving.
• Prepare paperwork for materials on the floor and manage scrap parts.
• Operate forklift, handheld plasma and acetylene torch; use overhead crane when needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Acetylene torch

Handheld plasma

Overhead crane (5 & 10 ton)

Job description

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MATER003469

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA

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. 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. You will be responsible for handling the scrap parts, while operating a forklift, using handheld plasma, and using an acetylene torch. For this position there is also overhead crane usage (5 & 10 ton) as well as rigging.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience required.
• Acetylene torch and handheld plasma 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.

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