1st Shift Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

SHIFT - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Starting Pay - $22.00-$24.00/hr

Build Your Career with CTI!

Are you looking for a stable career with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and safety? Join Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) as a Material Handler and become part of a team that plays a vital role in delivering quality steel products to customers across the country.

Whether you have warehouse experience or are looking to grow your skills in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Material Handler, you'll help ensure customer orders are processed accurately and shipped safely by:

• Operating saws and other equipment to cut, process, package, and prepare material for shipment
• Safely operating forklifts, Raymond side loaders, and overhead cranes to move steel throughout the warehouse
• Loading and unloading trucks using material handling equipment
• Pulling, staging, and assembling customer orders
• Receiving, inspecting, and verifying incoming materials
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Working closely with your team to meet daily production and shipping goals

What We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, warehouse, or fabrication experience
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Experience using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring tools
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, side loaders, saws, or packaging equipment (preferred but not required—we'll train the right candidate)
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to read blueprints or shop drawings is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout an 8-hour shift
• Ability to regularly lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and steel products

Why Join CTI?

At CTI, we invest in our people. When you join our team, you'll find:

• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Hands-on training and skill development
• A strong commitment to workplace safety
• Supportive team environment
• A company built on integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CTI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe that an inclusive workplace—where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered—is essential to our success. Our diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds drive innovation, strengthen our teams, and support our commitment to safe, profitable growth.