About the role
Position Snapshot
Looking for a solid, full-time forklift job with great benefits and steady work? Join our team at Insteel and put your skills to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused industrial manufacturing environment. This is a 2nd shift material handler position, M-F 3PM-11PM with required training on 1st shift, M-F 7AM-3PM, for approximately 90-120 days.
Safety Matters Here We are committed to operating at ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) risk levels with a goal of ZERO HARM—no injuries, no environmental impact, and no compromise to our people or community.
----------------------------------------
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished product
* Load flatbed trucks with steel materials
* Stage materials for production
* Perform basic inventory entries and cycle counts
* Keep work area clean and safe
* Inspect product quality
----------------------------------------
Education and Experience
* 2+ years forklift experience (heavy materials preferred)
* Strong attention to safety and detail
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
* Basic computer and math skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands in a heavy manufacturing environment are significantly more strenuous and require a high level of physical fitness and stamina. Workers are frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and lift or carry heavy materials—often over 50 pounds—throughout their shift. Must also be comfortable with heights requiring fall protection. Tasks may involve operating or working near heavy machinery, using hand and power tools, and performing repetitive motions. Employees must also be able to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, loud noise, and other environmental factors such as dust, vibration, and slippery surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and physical agility, coordination, and situational awareness are critical to performing job duties safely and effectively in an industrial setting.
Work Environment The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment for this position is an industrial manufacturing plant, with employees regularly exposed to physical and environmental challenges. Workers are continuously (70–100% of the time) around moving and potentially dangerous machinery and are subject to loud noise levels that require hearing protection. Frequently (30–70% of the time), they may encounter heat from both weather and industrial processes, as well as cold weather conditions. Occasionally (up to 30% of the time), the environment may include wet or humid conditions, slippery floors or ramps, vibration from equipment, exposure to outside weather, dust, electrical shock hazards, and contact with oil, grease, or solvents. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols are essential in maintaining a safe and productive workspace in this industrial setting.
----------------------------------------
For Your Hard Work, You Receive:
* Competitive pay + bonus opportunities (starting rate dependent on experience)
* Paid vacation & holidays
* Medical, dental, vision insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Company-paid life & disability insurance
* Tuition reimbursement & more
----------------------------------------
Full-time | Stable work | Great benefits
Apply today and join the nation’s leading manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products.