Metals Warehouse Operator: Material Handling & Cutting

O'Neal Industries; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k)

Uniform and boot allowance

Job summary

TW Metals, an O'Neal Industries affiliate, is a leading global distributor of specialty metals with extensive stocking locations. We seek an Operations employee to support material handling, order fulfillment, and equipment operation in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities include safely preparing materials, verifying specs, operating cutting and powered equipment, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months of related experience or training required.
• Ability to learn and safely operate powered industrial equipment and cutting equipment.
• Proficient in reading tape measures, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to learn and navigate an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and apply logical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Staging: Safely prepare, stage, and organize materials for distribution, including deburring, packing, receiving, and shipping.
• Order Fulfillment: Pull materials from stock and accurately fill sales orders.
• Verification & Documentation: Confirm material specifications, quality, quantity, dimensions, and tolerances; record information in ERP system or job tickets.
• Machine Operation: Operate cutting equipment such as Chop Saw, Band Saw, Plate Saw, Shear Machine, Waterjet, and Laser Machine to process materials per work orders.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate powered industrial equipment (forklift, side loader, Combilift, overhead crane and order pickers) to move and stage materials.
• Quality & Safety: Follow all safety protocols and maintain quality standards during material handling and machine operation. Maintains a clean and well organized work area.
• General Operations Support: Assist with department clean-up, routine equipment checks, and other tasks to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Measurement reading

Math proficiency

Equipment operation

Problem solving

ERP navigation

Safety awareness

Job description

TW Metals, an O'Neal Industries affiliate, is a leading global distributor of specialty metals with extensive stocking locations. We seek an Operations employee to support material handling, order fulfillment, and equipment operation in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities include safely preparing materials, verifying specs, operating cutting and powered equipment, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.