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Shipping Material Handler

About Us

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of the places where we live, work, and play – all day, every day.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build, and what we build, builds the world around us—hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports, and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

Under direct supervision, the Shipping Material Handler is responsible for picking, packing, and loading material while following established procedures and quality standards. This role uses standard warehouse equipment to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing of shipping and receiving functions.

What You’ll Do

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Prepares materials, products, parts, tools, and/or equipment for shipment.
• Receives and processes orders/requests from customers and internal employees.
• Picks, packs, and stages orders, ensuring accuracy using scanning tools.
• Loads shipments on flatbed or LTL trucks.
• Receives and processes incoming materials, products, parts, tools, and/or equipment.
• Inspects materials for potential damage and documents/reports findings.
• Replenishes warehouse stock and rotates inventory using a reach truck or forklift.
• Operates forklift, order picker, reach truck, and walkie rider pallet jack to move materials.
• Standardizes procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing of shipping and receiving functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.

Who You Are

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing; or a combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift, push, pull, climb, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a plant/warehouse environment.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan & profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Zekelman Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.