Warehouse Associate

TW Metals LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid life insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Paid vacation

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform and boot allowance

Job summary

TW Metals LLC is a leading global specialty metals distributor seeking an Operations employee for our Carol Stream warehouse. You will handle material staging, packing, receiving, and shipping, while pulling stock to fulfill orders and verifying specifications in our ERP system.

Role includes operating cutting machines and powered equipment, following safety standards, keeping an organized work area, and supporting overall operations to maintain efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months 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.
• Basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to learn and navigate an ERP system.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions with logical problem-solving.

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

1-3 months experience

Equipment operation

Measurement reading

Mathematics basics

ERP navigation

Problem solving

Job description

Company Summary

TW Metals is a company with proven experience, certified quality, and dependable service providing specialty metals leadership and supply chain innovation. A leader in global distribution of Specialty Metals, serving industries such as aerospace, space, motorsports, medical, and nuclear. Our customers depend on us for the very best in specialty metals, complete processing services, timely delivery and expert service. We are also the best source for providing innovative supply chain solutions worldwide.

As a global organization, we have over 30 stocking locations in North America, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. TW Metals values safety, integrity, respect for the individual, commitment, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. TW Metals embraces opportunity and growth for our employees. TW Metals is an O'Neal Industries affiliate company, the largest family-owned metals service center network in the United States. https://www.twmetals.com/

General Position Description

Operations employee with a general focus on all operations activities.

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.

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, and kneel as required throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift and move up to 100 lbs with assistance while following all safety guidance.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception, with or without corrective lenses.
• Work in a warehouse setting with moving equipment, varying temperatures, dust, and noise.
• PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe shoes are required on a continuous basis, or as defined by the role needs or safety guidelines.

About Us

We offer a full comprehensive benefits program.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• paid vacation
• PTO
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• full uniform and boot allowance
• among other competitive benefits

TW Metals, LLC. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. TW Metals is also committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.