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$42k – $46k per year
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In office (Des Plaines)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.

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Learn about the top company, supplier and distributor of stainless steel, nickel, aluminum and titanium bar, plate, sheet, coil and pipe.

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Position at NKS

The Warehouse Operator performs a variety of responsibilities in the warehouse including pulling/checking customer orders, moving materials, loading/unloading shipments, and general material handling. Operates necessary equipment to store and move products throughout the warehouse.

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Hours: 1:30pm - 10pm Monday - Friday

Compensation: $21 - $23/hr + $1 shift differential + monthly incentive

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

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP

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.

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