Material Handler / Shipping

Material Handler / Shipping

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, embraces strong values and operates ten manufacturing facilities in eight states. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.

About You

The person we are looking for is driven, motivated, and has a strong attention to detail. You must have previous forklift experience and inventory count experience. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.

Position Snapshot :

A Material Handler is commonly expected to know how to make inventory transfers in computer, and will move materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in shipping areas using electric, gas, propane, or diesel forklift tractor, and various overhead and lifting cranes. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.

To be successful in this role you will :

• Obtain knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping / receiving operations
• Maintain good housekeeping / neat work area
• Hold a valid forklift operator's license and overhead crane certification (certified in house)
• Accurately loads, unloads and bands material as required
• Stores material in proper locations
• Makes sub-inventory transfers in computer system
• Obtains pick slips, runs ship confirms, and bills of lading
• Empties and monitors scrap dumpsters; contacts scrap dealer when needed
• Stages rod at appropriate machines
• Cycle counts material, enters cycle count quantities, and runs cycle count reports
• Handles other duties as assigned within the shipping department as well as the production areas

Requirements and Education :

For Your Hard Work, You Receive :

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 a 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.

Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com / careers.