Jobs at O&k American Corp. (Now Hiring) — 12 open

Who is O&K American Corp?

We have been supplying high-quality cold heading steel wire to our customers for over 100 years! Through continuous innovation, a proactive approach to challenges, and the expertise of our exceptional team, we consistently deliver quality products that meet the highest standards. Our facilities are located in Chicago, IL and Seymour, IN.

Would you like to join the O&K Team?

At O&K, our mission is to Think Beyond Impossible. We encourage a mindset that challenges boundaries, transforms the impossible into achievable outcomes, and drives innovation forward.

Is that you? Do you believe in making the impossible possible?

Job purpose

To organize, control, and manage the shipment of all finished goods from the plant.

Duties and responsibilities

• Check order by customer name, order number, size and weight requirement.
• Ensure the correct number of carriers are ready for shipment.
• Check the surface condition of the wire.
• Make sure the total weight of product loaded onto the truck is within legal limits.
• Oversee the unloading of the material to ensure that it is placed in the proper location.
• Check forklifts daily and keep them clean. Check for proper storage at end of day.
• Clean and organize work area.
• Confirm receipt of supplies; process paperwork to purchasing as required.
• Make sure all carriers are separated by sizes.
• Ensure that there are enough carriers for all three shifts’ production orders.
• Monitor inventory of shipping supply.     
• Follow safety procedures.
• Read, understand and follow all shipping work instructions/procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills
• Mechanically inclined
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Previous experience operating forklift and overhead crane in an industrial setting. 
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. 

Working conditions

• Regularly lifting, traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various positions - traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day. 
• Daily exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Physical exertion is required. 
• The employee requires standing, bending and twisting for scheduled shift. 
• Requires work in a non-air-conditioned area during the summer months. 
• Vision protection, metatarsal steel-toed shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, and high visibility clothing is required. 

Physical requirements

• Liit minimum of 50 pounds.
• Be able to use sledgehammer, crowbar to break down wood bracing.
• Be able to bend and climb.
• Able to see and hear.
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors. 

Direct reports

None.