Warehouse Operator - 3rd Shift Shipping

Ryerson; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Telehealth and Wellness programs

Job summary

Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson family, in University Park, IL, is hiring a Warehouse Operator to stage and load material for shipments using overhead cranes and forklifts. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely delivery.

Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a legacy metals company.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass a skills-based assessment in reading, math, inspection and measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
• Minimum 2 years of similar job experience.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Ability to pass physical requirements exam.
• Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage feedstock for fulfillment orders.
• Break down bulk bundles for customer orders.
• Package material to customer requirements.
• Operate sit-down or side loader forklift.
• Complete SAP work orders for shipping/receiving.
• Maximize productivity for finished goods creation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Math

Inspection & measurement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

SAP

Job description

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Compaines, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported.Central Steel & Wire offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be responsible for day-to-day staging and loading material for shipments using proper equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Picking and staging feedstock for fulfillment orders
• Breaking down bulk bundles for customer-specific orders
• Packaging of material to customer requirements
• Operating a sit-down or side loader forklift to move material as needed
• Proper completion of paperwork and SAP work order confirmation for shipping/receiving on the computer
• Maximum productivity for finished goods creation
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 2 years of similar job experience preferred
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills and/or comfort using a computer
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding and new hire training

Salary: $22.92 - $26.12 per hour (A starting salary higher than $22.92 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Telehealth and Wellness Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.