1st Shift Warehouse Operator

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Operate cranes to load and unload trucks in an efficient manner.
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, fork lift, etc.).
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.
• Attaches bundle tag to material being shipped and stages for shipment.
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+)
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic measurement competency
• Basic math competency
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
• Strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of work experience
• One year of equipment experience
• PC literacy
• Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)

Benefits

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Compensation: $21/hr to start, after 90-day probationary period pay increases to $25.88/hr

Schedule

Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 4pm

About the Role

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Overview

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.