Warehouse Operator - 3rd Shift Shipping

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Central Steel & Wire in University Park, IL is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support daily staging and loading of material for shipments using overhead cranes and forklifts. You will pick and stage feedstock, break down bulk bundles, package to spec, operate forklifts, and complete SAP paperwork for shipping/receiving while contributing to safety and efficiency.

Eligible candidates will enroll in a registered apprenticeship during onboarding; starting pay aligns with experience at

Qualifications

• Reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are evaluated.
• Basic math skills and comfort using a computer are required.
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in an apprenticeship program on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Picking and staging feedstock for fulfillment orders.
• Breaking down bulk bundles for customer orders.
• Packaging material to customer specifications.
• Operate a sit-down or side loader forklift to move material.
• Complete SAP work order documentation for shipping/receiving.

Skills

Reading

Math

Inspection & measurement

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Physical ability

Onboarding via apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

United States, Illinois, University Park

Aug 05, 2026

Summary

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.

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