Loader (3rd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Jackson, MS

Loader Position at O'Neal Steel

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a 3rd shift loader at our Jackson, MS facility. The loader will load and unload material within a warehouse. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyors, spotter trucks and trailers 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.

What you will be doing :

• Operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, overhead crane (95%), stacker crane, forklift, side loader, yard dog, etc.
• Critical thinking skills to allow for the required planning and problem-solving.
• Safely load multi-stop loads for customer delivery.
• Strong understanding of load balancing to meet DOT weight regulations for legal and over dimensional loads.
• Verify the accuracy of material, quantity, packaging and other special instructions for each order shipped.
• Performs loading duties 70% of the time or greater.
• Use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.
• High quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Learn and retain a large range of product knowledge, standard handling and rigging procedures across all products.
• Accurately read a tape measure.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Must be able to work 3rd shift - Sunday-Thursday, 7pm-3am. 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 :

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.

Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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