Shipping/ Receiving Material Handler

Insteel Industries; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Paid time off including holidays and vacation

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Insteel Industries in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a Material Handler to operate forklifts, stage raw materials, and ensure safety in high traffic areas. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, forklift experience, and a strong attention to detail.

The position offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and excellent benefits including medical and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of forklift experience.
• Ability to complete simple forms and understand written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Move materials in high traffic areas using a forklift.
• Stage raw materials at appropriate machines.
• Visually check quality of finished products.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Knowledge of safety procedures

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Move More Than Materials—Move Your Future Forward with Insteel Wire Products

About Us

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.

About You

• Have knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for day-to-day operations.
• Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area while loading and unloading material.
• Possess or be able to obtain a forklift operator certification.
• Safely operate equipment in a close-quarter environment with various materials, trucks, and employees present.
• Stage raw material (steel rod) at appropriate machines.
• Move, weigh, and stage finished product.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Visually check quality of finished product.
• Must possess a high attention to detail, be able to work closely with production employees, and train others as needed.

Position Snapshot

An Insteel Wire Products Material Handler needs to be comfortable moving materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in tight high traffic areas using a forklift. Will work daily to ensure all tasks are completed with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM to accomplish no injuries, illness or negative impact to employees, property, the environment or the community.

Requirements and Education

• High School diploma or equivalent; Ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions; Ability to perform simple arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• A minimum of two (2) years' forklift experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Legal and Other Information

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the U.S. requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.

Fraud Prevention Notice

Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at [phone].