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2nd Shift Warehouse Operator
A.M. Castle & Co.Des Plaines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2026
💰 $46,000/yr($42,000/yr – $46,000/yr)
About the role
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." Hours: 1:30pm - 10pmCompensation: $21 - $23/hr + $1 shift differential - Incentive eligiblePRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Essential Primary Responsibilities:
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." Hours: 1:30pm - 10pmCompensation: $21 - $23/hr + $1 shift differential - Incentive eligiblePRIMARY 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.
- 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
- Basic measurement competency
- Basic math competency
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a warehouse environment
- Strong work ethic
- 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.)
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