Shipping Material Handler

zekelman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Production incentive bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Zekelman Industries, Atlas Tube division, seeks a Shipping Material Handler at our Chicago facility to move, stage, and load steel tube and pipe products. You will ensure accuracy and safety while supporting fast-paced shipping operations in a manufacturing setting.

Shift: Afternoon 3pm–11pm. The role suits team players who value safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures. Base hourly rate plus production incentives, with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse or material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Basic math skills for accurate order processing and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other equipment to move materials efficiently.
• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders to ensure accurate shipping.
• Load products onto trailers according to shipping specs.
• Receive and inspect inbound materials and report damages or discrepancies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe staging and shipping areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Scanning tools

Job description

About the Role

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.

Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Shipping Material Handler to support shipping operations at our Chicago facility. In this role, you will safely move, stage, and load steel tube and pipe products while ensuring accuracy, organization, and adherence to safe material-handling practices.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment, values teamwork, and takes pride in maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Shift: Afternoon - 3pm - 11pm

What You’ll Do

• Champion and follow safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment to move materials efficiently
• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders to ensure accurate and timely shipment
• Load finished products onto flatbed trailers or LTL carriers according to shipping specifications
• Receive and inspect inbound materials and report damages or discrepancies
• Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory to maintain proper material flow
• Verify order accuracy using scanning tools and shipping documentation
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe staging and shipping areas
• Complete required shipping, inventory, and equipment inspection documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance

Who You Are

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse or material handling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment
• Basic math skills for accurate order processing and inventory tracking
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials up to 50 pounds

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, and operate warehouse equipment safely
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving equipment

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan and profit‑sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

Compensation

Below is the expected base hourly range for this position. This is a good‑faith estimate, and final offers may vary based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Hourly Rate:

$28.90 USD per hour + production incentive bonus

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.