Shipping​/Receiving Material Handler

About Us

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction. The company markets prestressed concrete strand, welded wire reinforcement, engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete applications. Insteel operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.

• Have knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for day‑to‑day 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 environment with various materials, trucks, and employees present.
• Stage raw material (steel rod) at appropriate machines.
• Move, weigh, and stage finished product.
• 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.

An Insteel Wire Products Material Handler needs to be comfortable moving materials in tight high‑traffic areas using a forklift. The role involves working daily to ensure tasks are completed with risk lowered to ALARA, specifically in an effort to achieve zero harm to employees, property, the environment, or the community.

• 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.

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• 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 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 U.S. requiring visa sponsorship at this time.