Warehouse Operator

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part 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 About the Role As a Warehouse Associate at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in supporting efficient warehouse and distribution operations by ensuring steel tube and pipe products are accurately picked, packed, and shipped in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to operate standard warehouse equipment, while offering the opportunity to directly impact customer satisfaction and on‑time delivery performance. You will collaborate with warehouse team members, shipping and receiving personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials move safely, accurately, and efficiently through the facility. This is a full-time, onsite role located at our Auburn, WA facility. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment, values teamwork, and takes pride in accuracy, safety, and operational excellence. 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 to support timely order fulfillment. Process and fulfill orders for customers and internal teams, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Pick, pack, scan, and stage orders using warehouse scanning tools to verify order accuracy. Load shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers in a safe and efficient manner. Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, reporting damages or discrepancies as required. Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using reach trucks or forklifts to maintain availability. Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently throughout the warehouse. Standardize and optimize shipping and receiving procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency. Who You Are Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel, tubing, or a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, and warehouse scanning systems. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, problem‑solving ability, and teamwork skills. Ability to work full‑time onsite with regular attendance and safely perform physical warehouse duties. What You’ll Get Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer an outstanding tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and more: 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 Compensation & Benefits Base Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00 Additional compensation may include: Yearly merit increases Profit‑sharing bonus opportunities M/F/D/V 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr