Step into the Night Shift With Central Steel & Wire
Picture your workday starting at 11:00 p.m. You clock in at our University Park facility, review your pick list, and begin staging feedstock for outgoing orders. A sit-down or side-loader forklift hums as you maneuver steel with precision. You break down bulk bundles into customer-specific quantities, carefully package to spec, and verify everything in SAP before the shipment moves to the dock. That’s a typical night for a Warehouse Operator at Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies.
Meet Us at Our Job Fair
We’re hosting a job fair on September 30th from 10am - 2pm and on October 1st from 12pm - 4pm at 23301 S. Central Ave. University Park, IL. Stop by to learn more, interview, and tour the operation.
What You’ll Tackle Each Night
- Pick and stage material to fulfill orders with speed and accuracy
- Break down large bundles into customer-ready packs
- Package material per customer requirements and quality standards
- Operate sit-down or side-loader forklifts and work with an overhead crane to move heavy loads
- Confirm shipping/receiving and work orders in SAP and complete all required paperwork
- Drive productivity and throughput for finished goods
- Adapt to evolving priorities; duties and responsibilities may change at any time
Schedule
3rd shift, Monday–Friday, 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
What You Bring
- Ability to pass a skills-based assessment covering reading, math, inspection/measurement, attention to detail, and problem solving
- 2+ years of related warehouse/material handling experience preferred
- Consistent, reliable attendance
- Solid basic math and computer comfort (SAP experience a plus)
- Capability to meet physical requirements (vision, hearing, mobility) and pass a related exam
- Forklift license/certification and overhead crane operation experience
- Background in warehouse operations, material handling, and heavy material movement
Compensation
$22.92 – $26.12 per hour
Benefits for Eligible Employees
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Telehealth access and wellness programs
Career Growth
Successful candidates are enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of onboarding and new-hire training, giving you a structured pathway to build skills and advance.
Tools You’ll Use
- Overhead crane, sit-down and side-loader forklifts
Ready to own the overnight and keep America’s metals moving? Join us at the job fair or apply today.