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Material Handler
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O'Brien Steel Service Co.
Madison, IL (In Person)
$48,880 Salary, Full-Time
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Material Handler O'Brien Steel Service Co. - 2.7 Madison, IL Job Details Full-time $21.50 - $25.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Manufacturing facility Packaging Warehouse experience Materials handling Full Job Description Company Overview O'Brien Steel Service is a growing steel service center based in Peoria, IL with multiple locations across the Midwest. The company is recognized for its strong safety culture, clean work environment, and team-oriented approach. We offer stable, long-term career opportunities with the ability to grow into higher-skilled operator and leadership roles over time. Overview Position Overview We are hiring Material Handlers to support distribution and processing operations across the Madison facility. This role is responsible for safely moving, staging, and loading material to support both external customer orders and internal production needs. Responsibilities may include unloading inbound material, staging and picking material for customer shipment, picking material for production needs, and loading outbound shipments. This position operates a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes, and may support multiple areas of the operation based on business needs. No prior manufacturing or warehouse experience required; on-the-job training will be provided Responsibilities Move and transport material throughout the facility using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment Unload inbound trucks and store material in designated locations Pick, package, and prepare customer orders for outbound shipment Load trucks with finished orders, ensuring proper securement to prevent shifting or damage in transit Pick and stage material to support production equipment and scheduling needs Safely rig, lift, and secure steel products using appropriate methods and equipment Verify material type, stock size, dimensions, and quantities prior to movement Work with supervisors and team members to meet production and shipping schedules Qualifications Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred but not required Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or similar equipment preferred Ability to read and interpret basic work orders or material documentation Ability to use a tape measure or other measuring devices Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools Basic computer skills O'Brien Steel is committed to developing our team members. Employees in this role who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and initiative will have the opportunity to advance into higher-skilled CNC machine or saw operator roles, programming, scheduling, and leadership positions, including lead or supervisory roles, among others.