Shipping and Receiving Material Handler

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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.

A Material Handler/Loader 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. 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 so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community.

• 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. Pay ranges from $16.00 up to $19.75 per hour
• Bonus eligibility based on facility 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,…