Operator

Zekelman Industries; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Bonus Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Immediate Vesting

Job summary

Maverick Pipe, a division of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Warehouse Associate to support operations at our Richmond, KY facility, performing picking, packing, and loading of steel tube and pipe.

Under direct supervision, you will move materials with forklifts and reach trucks, verify orders, and ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills to support accurate order processing.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving ability to address day-to-day warehouse challenges.
• High attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment.
• Process and fulfill orders from customers and internal teams.
• Pick, pack, and stage orders while verifying accuracy using scanning tools.
• Load shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials; report damages or discrepancies.
• Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using a reach truck or forklift.
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
• Standardize and optimize shipping and receiving procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, full-time onsite attendance.

Skills

Basic Math

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

Maverick Pipe, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support operations at our Richmond, KY facility. Under direct supervision, this role is responsible for picking, packing, and loading steel tube and pipe while adhering to established procedures and quality standards. The position operates standard warehouse equipment to ensure efficient and accurate material handling.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment.
• Process and fulfill orders from customers and internal teams.
• Pick, pack, and stage orders while verifying accuracy using scanning tools.
• Load shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials; report damages or discrepancies.
• Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using a reach truck or forklift.
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
• Standardize and optimize shipping and receiving procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, full-time onsite attendance.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred); technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

• Basic math skills to support accurate order processing.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving ability to address day-to-day warehouse challenges.
• High attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.