Shipping and Receiving Material Handler
Shipping and Receiving Material Handler
Are you an experienced Forklift professional seeking a full-time position pursuing that passion? If so, please apply to our Shipping/Receiving department forklift operator position.
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
The person we are looking for has a knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping/receiving operations. This person must possess a high attention to detail, be able to work closely with production employees, and safely operate equipment in a close-quarter shipping yard with various materials.
Position Snapshot
A Shipping/Receiving handler needs to be comfortable making inventory transfers in computer, moving materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in shipping areas using large forklift tractors. To be successful in this role you will:
- Safely work in a high traffic area with pedestrians and other motor vehicles and material handling equipment
- Safely load, unload, and stage materials throughout the shipping yard in a safe and orderly fashion
- Visually check quality of finished product
- Obtain pick slips and run ship confirms and bills of lading
- Monitor inventory levels and determine discrepancies
- Practice safe work habits to reduce risk to as low as reasonably achievable. Including adhering to strict PPE guidelines and learning safety standards for the facility and equipment.
- Work effectively within a team environment
- Other responsibilities may be assigned
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 in heavy material handling and moving responsibilities.
For your hard work, you receive:
- Competitive base pay
- Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
- 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)
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 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 US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
COMPANY: Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement.
Insteel has 11 manufacturing plants across the US and a professional engineering services division with the goal to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value to our customers. Insteel Industries, Inc. is a publicly traded company. https://insteel.com/careers/Career-Paths/default.aspx