at A.M. Castle & Co. in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
In existence since 1989, NKS offers a wide variety of stainless steel products ranging from prototype quantities to full truckloads. In addition, NKS has expanded its service capabilities by offering metallurgical lab services, as well as technical support from our in-house metallurgist. NKS has also raised the standard for social responsibility in our industry by adhering to strict environmental standards of ISO 14000, as well as supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes within the community.
NKS in one of the fastest growing stainless steel service centers in the USA. We have accomplished this by offering quality products at competitive prices, as well as superior service and support. At NKS, "Our Business is Stainless, Our Product is Service."
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Essential Primary Responsibilities:
Loads and unloads trucks in an efficient manner.
Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, fork lift, etc.).
Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.
Attaches bundle tag to material being shipped and stages for shipment.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.
Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity
Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+)
Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)
Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
Basic measurement competency
Basic math competency
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
Strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
One year of work experience
One year of equipment experience
PC literacy
Certified in assigned equipment (forklift, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, etc.)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
A. M. Castle & Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
