Shipping and Receiving Material Handler

Shipping and Receiving Material Handler

If you are an experienced and technically skilled material handler/forklift operator, Insteel has an opportunity for you.

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.

Not sure what all that is? Our product is found in large concrete projects including roads, bridges, parking garages, etc... Come join our team and make an impact on our country’s infrastructure.

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm (will need to work until 4:30pm when needed)

The person we are looking for is safety conscious, success driven, and technically astute in forklift operation. You have exemplary operating skills and knowledge of loading and shipping functions, and you are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.

• Have knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping/receiving operations
• Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area while loading and unloading material
• Possess or be able to obtain a forklift operator certification
• Safely operate equipment in a close‑quarter shipping yard with various materials, trucks, and employees present
• Load flatbed trucks and handle various materials in various sizes, shapes, and weights
• Empty and monitor scrap dumpsters; contact scrap dealer when needed
• Stage raw material (steel rod) at appropriate machines
• Have appropriate computer skills to make entries of shipping material and cycle count quantities into the appropriate systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Visually check quality of finished product
• Must possess a high attention to detail, be able to work closely with production employees, and train others as needed

• 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
• Simply follow the directions on the job board posting to apply or apply online at the Insteel “Careers” page at

• Competitive base pay from $16.00 up to $19.75 per hour
• Bonus eligibility based on facility and company performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits: 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)

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 an 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.

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.