1st Shift Machine Operator

Warehouse Operator

Company: A. M. Castle & Co.

Job Summary: The Warehouse Operator performs a variety of responsibilities in the warehouse including pulling/checking customer orders, moving materials, loading/unloading shipments, and general material handling. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability, tuition reimbursement and more.

Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Salary: $20 / hr

• Loads and unloads trucks efficiently.
• Performs material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, forklift, etc.) to move material and meet order requirements.
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.
• Attaches bundle tags to material being shipped and stages for shipment.
• Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; may perform set‑up and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity required.
• Light lifting (occasionally 25 lb or less).
• Heavy lifting (frequently 25 lb+).
• Requires wearing safety equipment: hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards.
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts.

• Basic measurement competency.
• Basic math competency.
• Knowledge of commonly used warehouse concepts, practices and procedures.
• Strong work ethic.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of work experience.
• One year of equipment experience.
• PC literacy.
• Certification in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.).

Founded in 1890,

A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply‑chain services, principally serving durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial products, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies and thousands of medium and smaller firms. The company specializes in alloy and stainless steels, nickel alloys, aluminum and carbon, operating service centers in North America, Europe and Asia.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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