Warehouse Associate

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 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:

Key tasks may include:

• Material Handling & Staging: Safely p repare, 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, which includes: 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.

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