Material Handler- A-Shift

Insteel Industries • Saint Joseph, MO

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About The Position

An Insteel Wire Products Material Handler needs to be comfortable moving materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in tight high traffic areas using a forklift. Will work daily to ensure all tasks are completed with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM to accomplish no injuries, illness or negative impact to employees, property, the environment or the community.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for day-to-day operations.
• Possess or be able to obtain a forklift operator certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a high attention to detail, be able to work closely with production employees
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area while loading and unloading material.
• Safely operate equipment in a close-quarter environment with various materials, trucks, and employees present.
• Stage raw material (steel rod) at appropriate machines.
• Move, weigh, and stage finished product.
• Visually check quality of finished product
• Train others as needed

Benefits

• 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)
• Opportunity for professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees