Shipping Material Handler

Precision Steel Services, Inc., a leading steel supplier in the Midwest since 1974, is seeking a dedicated Shipping Material Handler to join our team. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees and the quality of our US-manufactured steel products. The Material Handler is responsible for safely transporting, staging, and preparing materials for internal processing and outbound shipments. This role ensures materials are handled in a customer-ready manner, supports efficient warehouse flow, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials throughout the facility using warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts.
• Operate overhead cranes to load and unload trucks and to organize heavy materials in designated storage areas.
• Secure materials on skids or pallets to ensure safe transport and delivery to customers or internal departments.
• Prepare outgoing orders to meet packaging, labeling, and quality standards prior to shipment.
• Accurately complete paperwork including piece counts, skid tags, load sheets, and shipment documentation.
• Store materials and shipping supplies in their proper locations to support organization and inventory accuracy.
• Present materials in a customer-ready condition, ensuring cleanliness, labeling, and visual quality are acceptable.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
• Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse scanner use preferred, but not necessary.
• Previous crane use preferred, but not necessary.
• State drivers license for operation of forklift highly preferred (or previous forklift certification).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work five (5) days/eight (8) hours a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
• The ability to traverse warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting and reaching.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Performance and Attendance Bonuses
• Financial Assistance
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Skill development and job advancement