Material Handler (1st Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Greensboro NC

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a (1st Shift) Material Handler at our Greensboro, NC facility.

The Material Handler will load and unload material within a warehouse. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Has knowledge of commonly used practices, and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

What you will be doing:

  • Operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.
  • Use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.
  • Accurately read a tape measure.
  • Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Must be able to work 1st Shift (6:00AM-2:00PM) Monday - Friday. Overtime will be required as needed.

  • Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

What you will like about us: O'Neal offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

  • Possible monthly Production Bonus
  • Paid weekly
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Work site Wellness Programs
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Tuition and Health club Reimbursement
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • 401k

About Us: With more than 100 years in business, O’Neal Steel, an O’Neal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. O’Neal Steel’s industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

Experience

Required
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.
  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
  • Responsible for providing high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred
  • Overhead Crane
  • Fork Lift
  • Driver's License

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