Material Handler (Day Shift)

Material Handler

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, everyday.

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.

About the Role

As a Material Handler at Maverick Pipe at Zekelman Industries, Richmond, KY, this role is responsible for picking, packing, and loading steel tube and pipe while adhering to established procedures and quality standards. This position supports efficient warehouse and shipping operations through safe material handling and inventory management. This role is ideal for individuals who are safety-focused, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Shift: 4:30am - 4:30pm

What You'll Do

• Champion and enforce safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Prepare materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment
• Process and fulfill orders from customers and internal teams
• Pick, pack, and stage orders while verifying accuracy using scanning tools
• Load shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers safely and efficiently
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials while reporting damages or discrepancies
• Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using reach trucks or forklifts
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently
• Standardize and optimize shipping and receiving procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance

Who You Are

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing, or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred; technical training is a plus
• Basic math skills to support accurate order processing
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving ability to address warehouse and shipping challenges
• High attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and quality standards
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices in a warehouse environment

Physical Abilities

• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required throughout the shift
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move for extended periods
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

What You'll Get

Maverick Pipe at Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, employees have access to a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

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.