Metal Warehouse Specialist - Inventory & Fulfillment

Earle M. Jorgensen Company; Union (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Pension plan

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Earle M. Jorgensen Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to pull, fill, cut orders and manage inventory. The role involves basic equipment operation and safe, accurate handling of metals and materials within a distribution environment.

Responsibilities include reading orders, verifying material, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse. Prior experience in warehousing and ability to work with teams is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Experience in warehousing or material handling is preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication; legible handwriting.
• Manual dexterity, coordination, and physical fitness to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and blueprints.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including fractions and conversions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Teamwork and collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory or equipment, fill customer orders, pull material from racks, unload incoming material, load trucks and customer vehicles, and maintain the warehouse.
• Receive and return items into stock locations.
• Read and decipher work orders; verify heat numbers and material specifications.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, side loaders, yard trucks, saws, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Place materials into storage or remove them for order fulfillment.
• Tag material for identification and complete documentation.
• Sort and place materials by size, type, or product code.
• Coordinate with team to ensure efficient and safe machine and equipment operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform spot checks on inventory and restock materials as needed.
• Drive company vehicle for local deliveries and parts pick-up (non-DOT).

Skills

Warehousing experience

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Math & measurement

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Cranes/Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Earle M. Jorgensen Company in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to pull, fill, cut orders and manage inventory. The role involves basic equipment operation and safe, accurate handling of metals and materials within a distribution environment.

Responsibilities include reading orders, verifying material, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse. Prior experience in warehousing and ability to work with teams is preferred.