MATERIAL HANDLER

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler | $18–$19/hr | 4-Day Work Week

MVS Metals (Owen Industries) – Sioux City, IA | Mon–Thu, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Keep Production Moving. Go Home by Early Afternoon. Every Day.

At MVS Metals, our Material Handlers are the backbone of our production floor — keeping machines loaded, materials moving, and operations running on schedule. We're hiring a Material Handler / Parts Cleaner for our 1st shift team in Sioux City. This is a hands-on, active role with a consistent 4-day work week and every Friday off.

No experience required — just a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

The Details

• Starting pay: $18.00–$19.00/hr
• Hours: Mon–Thu, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Schedule: 4-day work week — Fridays always off
• Home by early afternoon every day

What You'll Do

• Assist machine operators with loading and unloading machines and materials to maximize production time
• Move materials to assigned locations and orders according to paperwork and job requirements
• Perform grinding and assist with parts inspection to ensure quality standards are met
• Handle assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Operate a forklift safely to move material throughout the facility
• Assist with routine and preventive maintenance of machines
• Comply with all OSHA, ISO, and company health and safety requirements
• Support Continuous Improvement Programs and other company initiatives
• Promote strong team spirit within and across departments
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality — your team counts on you

What We're Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn on the job
• Ability to follow instructions and handle paperwork accurately
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Forklift experience is a plus — certification or willingness to obtain required
• Comfortable with physically demanding work — lifting, standing, bending, and moving throughout the shift
• Safety-focused with a proactive, problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work independently and support the team when needed
• Committed to on-time delivery for both internal and external customers

What's In It For You

✅ $18–$19/hr starting pay ✅ 4-day work week — Mon through Thu, every week ✅ Home by early afternoon every day ✅ Health, Dental & Vision insurance ✅ Life/AD&D and Disability coverage ✅ 401(k) with company match ✅ PTO and paid holidays — accrual begins immediately ✅ Wellness program with premium incentives ✅ Opportunities for growth and advancement within Owen Industries ✅ A supportive, team-first work environment

Benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

Why MVS Metals?

MVS Metals is part of Owen Industries, a decades-long leader in the steel industry. We take pride in quality, efficiency, and the people who keep our operations moving. At our Sioux City facility, you'll work in a team-first environment where safety is non-negotiable, reliability is valued, and there's real room to grow.

???????? Veterans — You Belong Here

The discipline, reliability, and team-first mindset you developed in service are exactly what we look for on our production floor. MVS Metals and Owen Industries are proud to be Veteran-friendly employers committed to supporting those who have served.

Apply Now

Consistent schedule, solid pay, and a team that takes care of each other. Apply today and join the MVS Metals team in Sioux City.

Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs — without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.