Shipper - Blytheville
About Us:
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, every day.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
Job Description:
Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Shipper for our facility located in Blytheville AR. Reporting to the Shipper Lead, the Shipper will ensure his/ her role in production is fulfilled with a commitment to the continual improvement in uptime, product quality and overall mill performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Safely and efficiently move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles,or containers, by hand or using forklifts or other equipment.
- Identify and sort cargo before loading and unloading.
- Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
- General housekeeping of various production areas
- Follow all established safety procedures.
- Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule
- Responsible for special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for the Shipper position will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1+ years of related experience.
Forklift operation certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to become fork-lift certified
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to operate storage and material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.)
- Basic math abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
- Uncompromising commitment to safety
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with other team members.
PPE REQUIREMENTS:
The following personal protective equipment and clothing may be required to be worn continuously by some/all job positions.- Enhanced visibility work uniforms
- Various types of eye protection (Safety glasses, goggles, etc.)
- Head protection such as hard hats or climbing helmets
- Fall arrest harness
- Hearing protection (standard and/or custom ear plugs)
- Foot protection (Steel toed footwear that may include metatarsal protection)
- Respiratory protection (dust masks and/or respirators)
- Welding helmet
- Welding attire
- Various types of face shields
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT:
The following machinery and equipment may be required to be operated by teammates frequently – constantly.- Various types of forklifts, industrial trucks, and elevated work platforms
- Various types of heavy machinery
- Welding and Cutting Equipment
- Overhead cranes
- Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.